Dixon, Franklin W - Hardy Boys 046 by The Secret Agent on Flight 101 UC

Author:The Secret Agent on Flight 101 UC [UC, The Secret Agent on Flight 101]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

144 The Secret Agent on Flight 101

Meanwhile, Chet was leaping behind one platform after another, pushing suits of armor into the paths of Bleeker and Ross, who were lunging at him. The stout youth grabbed a lance and charged the men.

"Look out!" Bleeker howled.

Chet continued his gallant charge, with Bleeker and Ross running just inches ahead of the point. But the lance proved too cumbersome. The tip lowered to the stone floor, throwing up sparks. Chet stumbled and the two men were quickly upon him.

Arnold, meanwhile, recovered from Joe's up-percut and ran to help Hexton and Vordo, who were grappling with Frank. Three adversaries proved too much and Frank was finally overpowered.

Joe gradually regained his senses and scrambled to his feet. Hexton glared at them.

"How did you get in here?"

"Figure that out for yourself 1" Frank snapped defiantly.

"What now?" Vordo asked Hexton.

The magician's decision came quickly. "We've no time to waste," he said. "Let's take these sons of Fenton Hardy and their friend through the secret passageway to my storeroom. We'll keep them around as insurance-in case we run into any trouble."

Night Attack 145

"I'll go ahead and open the door," Bleeker volunteered.

The boys were frisked and the tool kits were removed from the secret pockets of their jackets. Their miniature short-wave radios were also taken.

"Leave 'em their flashlights," Hexton said, and added with a sardonic chuckle, "It'll help 'em see what a lot of trouble they got themselves into."

The three prisoners were prodded along the corridor, then through a camouflaged opening in the wall. Single file, they walked down a long, stone staircase and through a secret passage beyond. The boys could see nothing of their surroundings other than what Vordo's flashlight picked out of the darkness, but they felt a clammy dampness in the air.

"Here we are," Hexton said finally.

Directly ahead was a huge iron door. The hinges squeaked as Vordo pulled it open.

"Get in there!" Bleeker growled.

The Hardys and Chet were shoved into a large dungeon-like room. Scattered about were various devices that Hexton had developed for his magic shows.

"We can't keep 'em here!" Vordo warned. "The lock on this door is so old it won't work!"

"I know," Hexton replied. "But I've something else in mind."

146 The Secret Agent on Flight 101

He pointed to an oversized trunk, standing on end. It was constructed entirely of heavy steel, and held together with large rivets. Near the base were several air holes.

Hexton removed the three massive padlocks that secured the trunk. "Put them in here," he ordered. "They'll never escape from this!"

"You can't do that!" Joe shouted. "There isn't enough room!"

"Shut up!" Vordo snarled.

The magician's cohorts pushed the boys toward the trunk and forced them to step inside.

"This will give you time to regret that you ever thought you could outsmart the Incredible Hexton!" the magician declared, uttering a spine-chilling laugh.

Seconds later the trunk was slammed shut, and the Hardys and Chet were locked in inky blackness 1

CHAPTER XVIII

Chefs Big Assist

"we'll never break out of here!" Chet told the Hardys.

"It does look pretty hopeless," Joe admitted glumly.

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