He lay back there, making no movement, no sign; but a curiously dark look came into his eyes, and his lips quivered a little, grew firm again, and were softened by a smile, while a strange glowing sensation set in about his heart.
Five minutes must have elapsed before Mark Eden turned his head, started as he saw that Ralph's eyes were watching him, and his quiet intent gaze gave place to a frown; his face became scarlet, and he hastily placed his patient's legs upon the ground.
"How long have you been watching me ?" he said hotly.
"Only a minute or so.

Did I faint ?" "I suppose so," said Mark roughly.

"Just like a great girl." "Yes: very weak of me," said Ralph quietly.
"Yes, very," said Mark.

"The brutes tied you too tightly.

Try if you can walk now.