Mezzoni the Brigand — page 119: what you’re looking at

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MEZZONI THE BRIGAND., - 111 CHAPTER XII. A RUNNING FIGHT. The preparations which Walter Hammond had no- ticed as being made for some special event by the robbers at the cave were quite significant and not to be mistaken. So at last he was informed that the band would depart in a body on the following after- noon, to be absent two or three days. Two men would be left in care of the stronghold, and the Levanter was told to make himself handy in case there should be any necessity for his services. ‘“Where is the captam: ?’? asked Walter of the lieu- tenant, who had just given: him this information. ‘‘He will meet us below.”’ ‘In the valley ?’’ S6 Vag? ‘Then I shall not see him.” ‘‘Not until our return.’’ ‘‘T want to see Mezzoni.’’ “Few people say that,’’ answered the other, sig- nificantly, as he looked sharply at the Levanter. This departure of the band was just the occasion which Walter had been waiting for, and it had come in good time, so he at once set himself to work planning the manner in which he should proceed. That night Marion was informed of the circum- stances of the case by means of ascrap of paper, thrust as heretofore under her door. She was told to hold herself in readiness at any moment. Walter had taken the first opportunity to get his revolvers | and dirk-knife, and to secrete them on his person; comicbooks (ele) | i