Strangely enough, I seemed unable to make any outcry, but I had not lost consciousness, for, as I lay with my face resting on the wet stones, I could feel the rain drops falling on it.

I could hear those quick footsteps coming nearer.
Yes, I could hear Rayel's voice shouting in a loud and angry tone, but, try as I would, I could not utter a sound.

As I listened, the two men clutched me with strong hands and dragged me through an open door, which quickly closed behind them.

It was no sooner shut than Rayel threw himself against it with terrific force.

I could hear the door groan and shake under the strain.