Now he saw that it was Waldhorn and Waldhorn's car.

He was taking advantage of this confusion to make his own escape.
This hurrying figure halted for a half instant in the dim light, for he heard footsteps on each side of him.

He knew the guard was coming.
Sim Gage's summons rang high and clear.

Yonder was the man--he was going to escape.

He must not escape.