More, he lifted his hand and laid it on the dog's head, as though to pat it kindly.

Half a minute or so later his awakening senses appreciated our presence.

The incipient smile vanished and was replaced by a somewhat terrible frown.
Meanwhile Bickley had poured out some of the hot coffee laced with brandy into the cup that was screwed on the top of the thermos flask.
Advancing to the man whom I supported, he put it to his lips.

He tasted and made a wry face, but presently he began to sip, and ultimately swallowed it all.

The effect of the stimulant was wonderful, for in a few minutes he came to life completely and was even able to sit up without support.
For quite a long while he gazed at us gravely, talking us in and everything connected with us.