At the same time, by something in his action, Dick recognised Selden.
At this offer of resistance, from all about him in the covert of the woods there went up the sound of laughter.

A score of men, at least, for this was the very thickest of the ambush, joined in this cruel and untimely mirth.

Then an arrow glanced over Selden's shoulder; and he leaped and ran a little back.

Another dart struck quivering at his heel.
He made for the cover.

A third shaft leaped out right in his face, and fell short in front of him.