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The Hardy boys were stunned by surprise. With victory in their grasp they had turned to confront this menacing figure that seemed to have risen like a ghost from the darkness. Black Pepper had captured them red-handed.
"Drop that gold! " growled the outlaw. "Drop that gold and put up your hands!"