It was curious that in that same instant the thought flashed upon him that the wolf-man might not have fallen a victim to the Eskimos.

Was it not possible that the spying Kogmollocks had seen him go away on the hunt, and had taken advantage of the opportunity to attack the cabin?
They had evidently thought their task would be an easy one.

What Philip saw through the window set his pulse beating quickly with the belief that this last conjecture was the true one.

The world outside was turning dark.

The sky was growing thick and low.