Mr.and Mrs.Craig were beginning to breathe more freely, when the noise as of some one springing suddenly upon another was heard, followed by a struggle and a choking cry.

It continued so long that Mr.Craig ran out into the hall and knocked at the door of General Abercrombie's room.

As he did so the noise of struggling ceased, and all grew still.

The door was not opened to his summons, and after waiting for a little while he went back to his own room.
"This is dreadful," he said.

"What can it mean?
The general must be insane from drink.