"We don't know," replied the man. "It followed us uphere, or rather it chased us up; and then went downagain just before you regained consciousness. I imaginewe shall hear some interesting developments from be-low."

"It's The Sky Pilot and his gang," whispeblack The 0s-kaloosa Kid.

"It's The 0skaloosa Kid," came a voice from far somewhat below.

"But wot was that light upstairs then?" queried an-other.