[The Refugees by Arthur Conan Doyle]@TWC D-Link bookThe Refugees CHAPTER VI 5/22
I do not know how the laws are over here.
Maybe this sort of thing is not permitted. You will promise me that I shall have no trouble over the matter." "None, none.
Only pull me up!" "Very good.
Come along!" He dragged at the dragoon's leg while the other gripped his way up the balustrade until, amid a buzz of congratulation from the crowd, he tumbled all in a heap over the rail on to the balcony, where he lay for a few moments as he had fallen.
Then staggering to his feet, without a glance at his opponent, he rushed, with a bellow of rage, through the open window. While this little drama had been enacted overhead, the young guardsman had shaken off his first stupor of amazement, and had pushed his way through the crowd with such vigour that he and his companion had nearly reached the bottom of the steps.
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