Mr.Rassendyll had strength, will, coolness, and, of course, courage.

None would have availed had not his eye been in perfect familiarity with its work, and his hand obeyed it as readily as the bolt slips in a well-oiled groove.

As the thing stood, the lithe agility and unmatched dash of young Rupert but just missed being too much for him.

He was in deadly peril when the girl Rosa ran down to bring him aid.

His practised skill was able to maintain his defence.