When the fellow who had
robbed the sawmill saw Snap and his chums he was almost struck dumb.
"See here," began Andrew Felps, his face growing dark, "what do
you-----"
"Stop him!" yelled Snap, and pointed to Lush Barrock, who had
suddenly taken to his heels. "Stop him, somebody!"
Snap made a dash after the robber, and was followed by his three
chums. Barrock was a good runner, and soon disappeared into the
bushes.
"We must catch him!" panted Snap. "We must not let him get away!"
He went on after Lush Barrock with all speed. The course was
through the bushes and over some rocks. Then, of a sudden, a
voice sounded out ahead:
"Stop, all of you! If you don't, I'll fire!"
"Oh, Snap, do you think he will fire at us?" gasped Giant, and
came to a halt, followed by the rest.
"If you fire, so will we!" sang out Snap, and brought around his
shotgun. But no answer came back, and now Lush Barrock was both
out of sight and hearing.
Yet the boy hunters did not give up the chase. They followed
the trail as best they could to a brook, but there lost it in
the water.
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