"Find where they stay. Hunt them day and night till you do. Here's a
twenty. There's more where that came from. There's a century note if you
get them. Get me?"

The Rat ducked his head in assent.

"Then good night."

"Night," he mumbled.

They were out of the building now and Johnny made his way cautiously
back to his room. He had had quite enough for one night. Once he paused
to thrust his hand beneath his vest. Yes, the diamonds were still there.
His assailants had not had time to find them. He was not sure whether he
was glad or sorry.




CHAPTER XVI

CIO-CIO-SAN BETRAYED


Very alert, Johnny Thompson at the stroke of eight the next night crept
from a narrow runway between two buildings and walked briskly down the
street. He had reached the runway by a route known only to himself. He
was sure that for a time, at least, he would not be followed. At last he
reached the bridge which was coming to harbor many mysteries for him.