7/13 He only knew that Hope Wayne was in danger--that the carriage, already swaying, would be overturned--might be dashed in pieces, and Hope-- He came near as the horses were about turning. The street toward which they were heading was narrow, and on the other corner from him there was a wall. They were running toward Gabriel down the main road; but just as he came up with them he flung himself with all his might toward the animals' heads. The startled horses half-recoiled, turned sharply and suddenly--dashed themselves against the wall--and the carriage stood still. |