He squattered about, wrapped his arms around his knees, crouched with back toward us.
"What's the matter ?" asked Drake drowsily.
"He tried to hypnotize us," I answered shortly.

"And pretty nearly did." "So that's what it was." He was now wide awake.

"I watched those hands of his and got sleepier and sleepier--I guess we'd better tie Mr.Yuruk up." He jumped to his feet.
"No," I said, restraining him.

"No.

He's safe enough as long as we're on the alert.