Sparling was shrewd enough to see that. However, he stormed and
threatened, but all to no purpose.
The intelligent deputies reasoned that Emperor, having been the
cause of all the trouble, would be the proper chattel to levy
upon. So they levied on him.
The next thing was to get Emperor to jail. He would not budge an
inch when the officers sought to take him. Then a happy thought
struck them. They ordered the trainer to lead the elephant and
follow them under pain of instant arrest if he refused.
There was nothing for it but to obey. Protesting loudly, Kennedy
started for the village with his great, hulking charge.
Phil Forrest was as disconsolate as his employer was enraged. The
boy's act was spoiled, perhaps indefinitely, which might mean the
loss of part of his salary.
"That's country justice," growled the owner. "But I'll telegraph
my lawyer in the city and have him here by morning. Maybe it
won't be such a bad speculation tomorrow, for I'll make this town
go broke before it has fully settled the damages I'll get out of
it. Don't be down in the mouth, Forrest. You'll have your
elephant back, and before many days at that.
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