He knew his bearings now, and, had he not been interrupted, could have been back to safe shelter in my house in twenty minutes.

But, looking back, he saw the figure of a mounted constable just coming into sight behind him.

The man seemed to see Rudolf, for he broke into a quick trot.

Mr.Rassendyll's position was critical; this fact alone accounts for the dangerous step into which he allowed himself to be forced.

Here he was, a man unable to give account of himself, of remarkable appearance, and carrying a revolver, of which one barrel was discharged.