Do not fear for me.

There is no danger--and if I mistake not," he added, with a strange significance, "he will hardly attack me!" "But he may have already alarmed the household.

Hark!" There was the noise of a struggle outside the door, and then the voice of Captain Carroll, calm and collected, rose clearly for an instant.
"You are quite safe, Miss Saltonstall.

I think I have him secure, but perhaps you had better not open the door until assistance comes." They gazed at each other, without a word.

A grim challenge played on Guest's lips.