She opened her eyes with a startled movement; and her eyes met his.
He was in the act of stepping backwards and downwards, dragging her after him.

But it was not this betrayed him.

It was his face, which in an instant told her all, and that he sought not death, but life! She struggled upright and strove to free herself.

But he had the purchase of the bar, and by this time he was furious as well as determined.

Whether she would or no, he would save her, he would drag her out.