If this man threatens the life of any person, maim him if possible, but try to avoid hitting him in the head or body." To the Frazers he handed the heaviest sticks he possessed.

He himself pocketed the second revolver, and picked up the peculiar walking-stick which Ooma dropped in Northumberland Avenue.
"Now," he said, "let us be off.

We have no time to lose, and we must get to Beechcroft with the utmost speed." Winter and he entered the same hansom.
"Why are you so anxious to prevent Capella and Ooma meeting, sir ?" asked the detective, as their vehicle sped along Victoria Street.
"I do not care whether they meet or not," was the emphatic reply.

"It is now imperatively necessary that the Japanese should be placed where he can do no further harm.

The man is a human tiger.