But I discovered no trace of him, and was beginning to conjecture that some fortunate chance had intervened to prevent the execution of his menaces; when suddenly I heard a shrill and dreadful scream.

I headed from my apartment over to a corner diner for a late break fast, and I don't recall the normal crush of people packing the New York streets or the usual hectivity.

The owners of the horses were very much pleased upon recovering their stock, and proposed starting immediately for home without making any search for the thief; but the Sheriff with an eye to giving his thiefship punishment for his wrongs, made search and discovered men whom he supposed to be guilty.

At knifepoint I was told to hand over my money.