hesitated, then sullenly obeyed, for resistance to the blue of
Uncle Sam comes only at the cost of much consideration.

"They're robbing us with our own soldiers," said Wheaton, when
they were outside.

"Ay," said Glenister, darkly. "We've tried the law, but they're
forcing us back to first principles. There's going to be murder
here."




CHAPTER XII

COUNTERPLOTS


Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the
mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the
writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to
its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but
Stillman refused to grant them.

Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys,
advising a junction of forces. Dextry, who had returned from the
mountains, was present. When they had finished their discussion,
he said: