That is a new kind of rascality

    "That is well. If they should harm a hair of his head I wouldn't rest till I had called them to account. Where have they got the boy concealed?"     "I couldn't tell you, massa."     "You mean, you won't tell me."     "Yes. It would be as much as my life is worth."     "Humph, well! I suppose you must be faithful to your employer. Do you know that these men want me to pay five thousand dollars for the return of the boy?"     "Yes, I heard them talking about it."     "That is a new kind of rascality. Do they expect you to bring back an answer?"     "Yes, massa."     "I must think. What will they do to the boy if I don't give them the money?"     "They might kill him."     "If they do -- but I must have time to think the matter over. Are you expected to go back this afternoon?"     "Yes."     "Can you get back? It must be a good distance."     "I can get back."     "Stay here. I will consult some of my friends and see if I can raise the money."     "Very well, massa." One of those whom Jefferson called into consultation was the person who had guided Caesar to the Griffin Mine.     Quickly the proprietor of the Miners' Rest unfolded the situation.