My senses were numbed, and, all the while his terrible glittering eyes rested on mine.

Then my strength began to return, and I again stood up, and in a few seconds I was master of myself.
"Coward," I said, "you sought to take me unawares.

You have done your utmost, and I am your master, even now.

Now go, and bear this in mind, that the right and the truth shall be triumphant." I rung the bell as I spoke, and the servant appeared.

"Show this gentleman out, Mary," I said.
Never shall I forget the look of hatred that gleamed from his eyes as he left the room.