40/68 Suddenly Quest backed, jerked the pistol up with his right elbow, and with almost the same movement struck Red Gallagher under the jaw. The man went over with a crash. His mate, who had been staggering about, cursing viciously, fired another wild shot at Quest, who swayed and fell forward. "Get up, Red! I've done him all right! Finish yer drink. We'll get out of this!" He bent unsteadily over Quest. |