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Believing that Greg Sanders threatens his plans, the unknown and sinister X-1

sends men to dispose of him.

Daddy Winslow, fleeing from a mysterious encounter with Prince Emil's servants,

discovers the attempt on Greg's life, and is herself involved in deadly danger

as...

Feeling better now?

Yes. It's not myself I'm worried about. It's Greg.

What about him? He's all right. But he can't be. I saw him fighting with two

men and one of them shot him.

Well, I know he's all right. I saw him afterwards chasing the guy that shot at

him. Are you sure?

Oh, I'm positive.

He's probably caught it by now.

You sure you're all right, Betty?

Yes, thanks to the vigilante.

Certainly I'm indebted to him.

I wonder who he is.

A lot of people wonder about that.

What about that rope hanging on your door?

You been practicing tricks?

No. Two of Prince Emile's men tied my door closed.

Why should they do that?

To keep me from going out, I suppose.

We better tell Greg about that.

Come in.

Greg, what a relief.

I thought that man stopped you.

I saw it coming, and I rolled out just in time.

You caught the fellow, didn't you?

Yes, I had him tied up in my car.

I'm turning him over to Captain Riley.

Stop. How about making some coffee?

Sure thing.

Sit down, Greg. I have a lot to tell you.

Thanks.

But first, I must warn you that you have to go with me to Captain Riley's office

in the morning and help me identify the man I caught.

I'd be glad to.

Now, what's on your mind?

Well, in the first place...

Miss

Winslow, you recognize this man, do you not?

Yes, I do.

How about you, Greg? I recognize him, all right.

You're being held on suspicion of assault with intent to kill.

If you know what's good for you, you'll cooperate with him.

You're scaring me to death.

Why did you and your accomplice try to kill Miss Winslow and Mr. Sanders?

I'm not talking.

I'm standing on my constitutional rights.

What's the name of your partner?

John Doe.

Good morning, Betty.

Greg. Hello. Good morning, Captain.

Mr. Collier and I are here as you requested.

Thank you. What's it all about, Captain?

It's about this man's arrest.

I think we all have an interest in his case.

This man, whose name is Merck, attempted to kill Miss Winslow and Greg Sanders

last night.

Since this all seems connected with the Erevanian horses given each of us by

Prince Emil, I felt that both of you gentlemen were vitally concerned.

We certainly are, Captain.

Have either of you ever seen this man before?

Not to my recollection.

How about it, Mr. Pierce?

I don't think so.

In fact, I'm quite sure I've never seen him before.

Monroe, take him away.

I'd hope you might have some clues to who is giving Merc his orders.

It certainly isn't smart enough to be working on his own.

Haven't you been able to make him talk?

Not yet, but I expect he will before long.

Well, this hasn't been a very productive meeting.

I'm sorry you all were put to the trouble of coming in.

Quite all right, Captain.

Thanks a lot.

This is X-2.

Merc must be released from custody tonight.

At the same time, get Captain Riley's horse.

Say, that's a tough assignment.

Send enough men to properly handle the situation.

Very well, X-1.

Deal me in.

Be at station three tonight at ten o'clock with a car and trailer.

What about us? Same deal. Come prepared. You got a job to do.

Let's see. You got the routine straight?

So while I can do it backwards, I probably will.

Good evening, Captain.

Hello, Ray. How are you, sir? Howdy, Captain.

What's the latest on that fellow Merck? Has he started to sing?

Not a note.

How's he behaving?

Still standing on his constitutional right.

Any more questions you'd like to ask him?

Yes, but I don't think I'd get the right answers.

I was hoping somebody might show their hand because of this arrest.

They're keeping two men on duty here at all times in case they do.

Well, I guess we'd better run along, Captain.

I'll walk out with you. All right.

This is usually my time for a cup of jam. Say, I could eat too.

Seems like you can always eat.

Can I help it if I'm young and growing?

Come along with me, stuff. The lunchroom's right down the road.

I'll be back shortly, Sergeant. Very well, Captain.

You're taking an awful chance inviting him to eat, Captain. He's got an

appetite like a horse. Say, what you eat ain't hay.

Deputy Jones, you're checked in, Sergeant. Good night. Good night,

Monroe.

Good evening, man.

Good evening, Sam.

There's the place.

Let's travel.

Something's the matter with my carburetor. Have you got a flashlight?

Sure. Would you mind shining it down in there for me, please?

Great. Well, get those keys and let them work out of there.

Get his gun.

He's only knocked out. Let's get that horse quick.

Thanks,

Captain. Keep the change. Thanks again.

Captain invited us to have a cup of coffee, not a five-course meal. Only

four courses, and two of them are pie a la mode.

Thanks, Bill. Come back again.

Are you coming inside?

No, thanks, Captain. I'd better run along.

If anything happens, call me. I don't want to miss out on the fun. Sure thing,

Greg.

Thanks for the tidbits, Captain.

You're welcome, Steph.

What happened to you, Sergeant? These men just got away with that prisoner,

Merc. Did you recognize him? Oh, but I heard one of them say they were going to

take your horse.

I was slugged by some men that drove up there in a station wagon with a trailer.

Jones, did you see those men who broke Mark out of jail? Yes, sir, and he stole

your horse. They're headed in that direction.

Stand by with the sergeant. I'll radio if I need you. Yes, sir.

You still want to get in on the fun?

I sure do. Come along.

Stop you right with the captain. I'll take my motorcycle.

The motorcycle and the car are following us.

Better take that mountain road up ahead.

This is it. Stop just beside that turn.

Keep going.

Tie this and that's real.

What is the mystery of the shoes worn by the white horses?

What has brought Betty Winslow to this midnight rendezvous? For the answers,

see Midnight Rendezvous, Chapter 7 of The Vigilante, at this theater next

week.