Chapter 21

“Thank ye, my lad,” said the man, running in for his hat; then pausing for a moment, “Will you give evidence of what you saw if I should bring the fellow up before a magistrate?” “That I will,” said Joe, “and glad too.” The man was gone, and we were on our way home at a smart trot. “Why, what's the matter with you, Joe? You look angry all over,” said John, as the boy flung himself from the saddle. “I am angry all over, I can tell you,” said the boy, and then in hurried, excited words he told all that had happened. …