Later, Stockie appeared and cheered Paul with the information
that his punishment would come when he had gone to bed. Paul looked
the situation over and at last thought of a plan of escape. He sent
Stockie into the hall to call out an unsuspicious youth whom he named.
This boy soon appeared and Paul told him all about the tribulations of
the "Wild Geese." He said he was certain he knew the informer, the
villain who had brought all this dire disaster. He had a plan to punish
the tale-bearer. He would like to exchange beds that night with his
listener, so that he would be near the villain's bed. Then he would put
a handful of red pepper over the mouth and nose while he snored.
Was his friend willing? His friend thought the cause a just one and
readily agreed to the proposed arrangement. That night the innocent
youth slipped into Paul's bed and the avenger joyfully nestled in his,
at the other side of the dormitory. About an hour after the boys had
retired, a tall figure, with stealthy step passed in the direction of
Paul's bed. There was a suppressed scuffle and the clear sound of a
strap coming in contact with its victim, while a low, stern voice was
heard saving: "Not a word sir; not a word. Don't dare to raise your
voice above a whisper.
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