Grant, Maxwell - The Shadow 124 - The Masked Headsman by Maxwell Grant

Author:Maxwell Grant
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Detective, Mystery, Crime, Suspense, Adventure, Thriller
Publisher: Street & Smith Publications
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

“WITH searchers going in and out,” declared Darraga, “no one will be suspected. Ramos expects trusted men to meet him at midnight. He will deliver the jewels to them. Ramos knows Don Luis, for one. Tonight, he saw Senor Rembole with Don Luis. Jacinta tells me that she spoke to Ramos, telling him that Senor Rembole was much to be trusted.

“As for Senor Vincent, he fought to aid Ramos tonight. That was the best introduction possible. Ramos will recognize Vincent. All that remains is for me to name the meeting place that Ramos mentioned in his message.”

Darraga halted. He looked toward the windows; the door. He shook his head. He was not willing to part with the important news, for the present.

“I cannot burden you with danger,” announced Darraga. “Should any of you meet Verdugo and become his prisoner, his first question would concern the message from Ramos. You could tell him that you knew its import; but not the meeting place.

“It is better that you should not know, until you leave here together. Then I shall tell you where to go. You can proceed to the spot without delay. Meanwhile, I shall hold the secret safe. I am surrounded by loyal friends. Soon” - Darraga smiled his anticipation - “I shall have police here also.”

The old count looked for approval and received it. Don Luis and The Shadow expressed their favor toward the arrangement, and Harry naturally added his agreement. Count Darraga pointed to an ancient clock above his desk.

“It is ten o’clock,” he announced. “An hour of search; perhaps a little longer. Then I shall expect all of you here. We cannot disappoint Ramos.”

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