The men, directed by Fanny, raised the body and slowly followed her, diverging to an easier ascent.

As Iris reached the road, a four-wheel cab passed her.

Without an instant's hesitation, she called to the driver to stop.

He pulled up his horse.

She confronted a solitary gentleman, staring out of the window of the cab, and looking as if he thought that a lady had taken a liberty with him.