He saw the man halt a moment, and quiver, but in an instant he ran on again faster than ever, and disappeared in an alley.

A little later a swift form followed in pursuit and Robert saw that it was Tayoga.
Young Lennox knew that it was useless for him to follow, as he felt a little dizzy and he was not yet sure of himself.

He put his hand to his hair, where the bullet had struck, and, taking it away, looked anxiously at it.

There was no blood upon either palm or finger, and then he realized, with great thankfulness, that he was merely suffering a brief weakness from the concussion caused by a heavy bullet passing so close to his skull.

He heard a hasty footstep, and Mynheer Huysman, breathing heavily and anxious, stood before him.