Lister saw he was not looking at the policeman but at him.
"Blast you!" Shillito shouted.

"If you hadn't butted in--" "Cut it out!" said the trooper.

"Hands up; we've got you! Don't make trouble." Shillito's hand went behind him.

It was possible he felt for the door knob, but the trooper meant to run no risks.

Although he had put down his rifle and taken out his handcuffs, he jumped forward, across the platform, and Shillito bent sideways to avoid his spring.