I saw the light of welcome in your eyes when we met so unexpectedly at the George Inn, and I decided that it was only a question of time until you came into my service again." Robert stared at him.

His mind, which would not work hitherto, recovered its power with great suddenness.

All his faculties were keen and alert, and they cooerdinated smoothly and perfectly.

He had been trapped.

He had been struck from behind, while he pursued Garay with such eagerness.