On June 9, after the kidnappers had moved for the fourth time to a house in Lukachieh near Chung San Road, Mr. Hsieh was forced to write a letter to his family asking for ransom. Before the letter could bring a reply, he decided to escape. It was on Friday that Mr. Hsieh suggested to the kidnappers who guarded him that he should be allowed to go to the toilet. There was no toilet equipment in the flimsy structure and eventually he succeeded in persuade ug the kidnappers to allow him to leave the house accompanied by one their number. The kidnappers thought that it was safe but as soon Mr. Hsieh had left the kidnappers' lair he shouted for help, and made a dash for freedom.
The chase was soon joined by another kidnapper but when he realized that he was at a safe distance from the pursuing criminals, Mr. Hsieh dashed into a villager's house and shut himself inside. Then came the exciting moment. According to the story related to the Chinese police, ged woman occupant of the house ght that Mr. Hsieh might be a robber since she saw that the men outside the door were trying to catch him. At this critical juncture, Mr. Hsieh explained in such a loud voice of colours. One Belgian scene, "Lo Vent an Automne," gives a near-perfect impression of the wind blowing the clouds along, tearing the leaves from the branches and whip-that a member of the Chapei Militia Corps who was having his. breakfast in the next house was attracted to the scene. He covered the two kidnappers with his service pistol and sent for his comrades. The men were arrested and are facing the Nantao District Court.
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