As before, the heaviest of the responsibility fell on Derrick's shoulders, but it was made as light as possible for him by the good will the company bore him, which it expressed by rendering prompt obedience and willing assistance.

Jackman had given no further trouble, but had gone about his work with a sullen demeanour, and he markedly avoided any meeting with Derrick, who treated him exactly as he treated every other member of the company.
On the morning of their departure Derrick was standing in the centre of the tent, superintending the displacement and packing up of the seats and other properties.

He was immediately beneath a large and heavy circular lamp which afforded the principal light, and up above him was Jackman, who had been sent to lower it.

He was waiting for the word from the chief baggage man, who was standing at a little distance from Derrick.
Derrick was moving away, when suddenly he heard a warning cry.

He looked up and saw the mass of metal descending, though the baggage man had not given the word.