"In a moment," said Dr. Warren, his face growing grave and perturbed as he read the missive. "This must be acted on at once," he added, almost to himself, arising and pacing the floor restlessly. "So they are going to arrest us, are they? I am thankful for the warning, and Adams and Hancock must know of this without delay. They have gone on to Brookton. I can join them there day after tomorrow, but they may take a sudden impulse to go to Boston. Yes, by all means, they must be speedily notified." "Dr. Warren, we can attend to that for you," spoke up Phil. "We could leave here before daylight. We need only a little rest for the horses." "You are brave, true lads," said Dr. Warren approvingly. "We will think of this plan you suggest. And about the letter?" "Tell him all about everything," urged Andy--"clear back to Burt Noble, and all that," and then Phil began his graphic story. Never was there a more interested listener, Andy thought. The expressive face of Dr. Warren betrayed many sympathetic emotions as the narrative continued. Surprise, interest, anxiety, satisfaction in turn played over his noble features. "One month more with such loyal lads as you are and Burt Noble to aid us elders in our patriotic work," he said, with flashing eyes, "and neither Gen. Gage nor his hireling navy will be on hand to conspire to kidnap reputable citizens. You spoke of your friend here being struck on the head, of the man who captured you. I cannot understand that part of your story." "I can," said Andy abruptly and with considerable excitement, he drew from under his coat the package he had concealed there, and handed it to their host. Dr. Warren undid the paper covering. His face showed consternation as he brought to light a blank book with many loose papers between its leaves. "Treachery!" he spoke, his tones rising to the deepest excitement. "I must see Mr. Longworthy at once, and the others. Lads, remain here till I return," and taking up his hat and placing the book under his arm he hastened from the room. He was gone nearly an hour. Meantime the selectman's pretty daughter looked in to see if her guests were comfortable. This led to some conversation and then an adjournment to the kitchen, and the boys had just finished a feast on some prime hickory nuts and some rare, rosy-cheeked apples, when Dr. Warren returned with the selectman and several others. These held a long conversation in the best room. It was an hour later when Dr. Warren came out to the boys.