The scream became touched with triumph as more crashing was heard in the brush.
Saxon saw Billy's slow eyes glint suddenly to the hardness of steel, and at the same time she saw him put pressure on his wrist-holds.

The woman released her grip on Mary and was shoved back and free.

Then the first man of the rescue was upon them.

He did not pause to inquire into the merits of the affair.

It was sufficient that he saw the woman reeling away from Billy and screaming with pain that was largely feigned.
"It's all a mistake," Billy cried hurriedly.