But when they drew nearer and the light fell upon him, they saw the livid marks of bony fingers round his throat; and in his eyes there was a terror such as is not often seen in human eyes." * * * * * Brown was the first to break the silence that followed.

He asked me if I had any brandy on board.

He said he felt he should like just a nip of brandy before going to bed.

That is one of the chief charms of Jephson's stories: they always make you feel you want a little brandy..