He did not know how long it was when he was awakened again, as well
by the pain as by hearing voices.
"That will do first rate," he heard some one say, and then he thought
he detected a light in the tent next to his.
Young Smith was fast asleep, and oblivious of everything, "and Billy
did not think it worth while to arouse him.
"They won't notice the difference?" asked either Merritt or Holt,
Billy was not certain which.
"No, and now to put it back."
"Put what back, I wonder?" said Billy to himself, as he sat up.
"And give the doctor a surprise."
"Huh! he won't be the only one surprised!" growled some one, and
Billy thought it was Herring this time.
"That fellow is up to some mischief," he muttered, "and I must find
out what it is."
Then he jumped out of bed, put on his trousers and shoes, and crept
softly outside.
CHAPTER XIV
BILLY'S NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE
It was dark in the camp, but Billy, as he stole out of the tent,
could distinguish a dark form moving swiftly down the camp street,
and followed without making any noise, taking care to keep as much
as possible in the shadow.
Unless the person he was following should happen to look around,
there was very little danger of his being seen, but he took all the
precautions he could to avoid being detected.
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