The Shadow 124 The Masked Headsman by Maxwell Grant

Author:Maxwell Grant [Grant, Maxwell]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Street & Smith
Published: 1937-03-31T22:00:00+00:00

It was plain to Harry that the total wealth must be a huge sum, far into millions of dollars. He looked at the faces about him. Don Luis was intense, his features strained, his eyes flashing as though they foresaw new adventure.

The Shadow, as Senor Rembole, showed anxiety that was not usual. Perhaps he felt that the occasion called for such display. Harry did not believe that his chief was worried, even though his expression indicated it.

Jacinta seemed tired, but happy. She was more beautiful than ever; her eyes, when they sought Harry’s, seemed to speak gladness.

Count Darraga abruptly changed the subject. He remarked that he was going to call the police and tell them of the gun fray in the garden. He would like, however, if Don Luis, Rembole and Harry would lead searching parties in a final

attempt to capture Verdugo before the law arrived.

“By the time you have returned, the story will be told,” Darraga said.

“You will be free to go out later, before midnight.”

Harry sensed that Darraga was referring to the message from Ramos. He watched the old nobleman lean forward, wag a bony finger.

“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.”

MEN were on guard when the group came from the conference room. Count Darraga ordered small cars for Don Luis and Senor Rembole. Harry had his own coupe. Each was to take charge of a different group of searchers, riding alone or with an accompanying passenger, as each might prefer.

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