For an instant I feared that everything was gone to ruin.

"Egypt" and I strained every energy to restore our lines, before the break could be taken advantage of by the others.

Our boys behaved splendidly, standing firm, and in a few seconds the line was restored.
As Curtis broke through, Delaney, a brawny Irishman standing next to him, started to follow.

He took one step.

At the same instant Limber Jim's long legs took three great strides, and placed him directly in front of Delaney.