"HE IS--THE BAT!" Lizzie opened her mouth to scream.

But for once she did not carry out her purpose.
"Not a sound out of you!" warned the Unknown brutally, almost jabbing the revolver into her ribs.

He wheeled on Bailey.
"Close that satchel," he commanded, "and put it back where you found it!" Bailey's fist closed.

He took a step toward his captor.
"You--" he began in a furious voice.

But the steely glint in the eyes of the Unknown was enough to give any man pause.
"Jack!" pleaded Dale.