Chapter 18 AT THE EMPIRE

The better to show his contempt for the people whom he was robbing, Melun had put away his revolver. This little piece of play-acting cost him dear.

As he saw Westerham coming down the stairs his hand went to his hip-pocket. But Westerham was first, and covered him in an instant.

"Put up your hands!" he ordered.

Melun obediently threw up h