I was forced to submit to this fellow's company, and to endure patiently his insolence.

But John and Dorothy would soon return, and there is no need that I should explain the dangers of the predicament which would then ensue.
When we were within a few yards of the inn door I looked backward and saw Dorothy and John approaching us.

I held up my hand warningly.

John caught my meaning, and instantly leaving Dorothy's side, entered an adjacent shop.

My movement had attracted Stanley's attention, and he turned in the direction I had been looking.