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declaration that Dave made filled all of his companions with astonishment. All knew the particulars of the occurrence mentioned, and knew that the evildoer had not yet been handed over to justice.

"You are sure he is the man, Dave?" queried the senator's son.

"Yes, I know him not only by his looks but by his voice as well."

"You don't want to make any mistake about this," said Phil. "Accusing a man of a robbery is no slight thing to do. If you made a mistake you might get yourself into serious trouble."

"I am positive," said Dave. "The question is, what ought we to do?"

"Let us capture him," said Ben.

"That may be easier said than done."

"We are four to two."

"And that other man seems to be honest—by the way he talks," said Phil.

"Let us arm ourselves with clubs," suggested Roger. "We must certainly capture that robber, Rh