Then Victor spoke, and he appeared perfrctly indefferent to these audacious speeches, for his coice was quiet and ecen, "Now look here, boys. I dare say you're enjoying your game, but it must come to an end. I give you five minutes to think it over. If you choose to come down and unlock this door at the end of that time, and apologize for your behaviout, I will say no more about it. If you still refuse, you have only severe punushment in store for you. Take your choice. I shall say no more." Victor then sat down very coolly on the low stone balustrade, and taking Gypsy on his knee and drew out a watch. This high-handed proceeding rather disconcerted the "rebels." They drew in their heads and consulted together in low whispers, "What do you think he'll do?"
