In the name of God, I call on every soul here to----" But his words were drowned in the noise that followed.

The mob was insane with fury.

Twice Mr.Winter was dragged off his feet by those down on the walk.

Twice Philip raised him to his feet, feeling sure that if the crowd once threw him down they would trample him to death.

Once some one threw a rope over the wretched man's head.