All this time Philip was eagerly remonstrating with the few men who had their hands on Mr.Winter.He thought if he could only plead with them to let the man go he could slip with him around the end of the veranda through a side door and take him through the house to a place of safety.

He also knew that every minute was precious, as the police might arrive at any moment and change the situation.
But in spite of his pleas, the mill-owner was gradually pushed and dragged down off the veranda toward the gate.

The men tried to get Philip out of the way.
"We don't want to harm you, sir.

Better get out of danger," said the same man who had spoken before.
Philip for answer threw one arm about Mr.Winter, saying: "If you kill him, you will kill me with him.

You shall never do this great sin against an innocent man.