"Down!" came the cry, an instant later, and down they went, before Rockley's men could recover.
"Hurrah! the Rovers have gained four inches!" came the shout.

And then those who favored that team set up a cheer.
It was true, the rope had shifted over four inches.

Rockley was angry, but could do nothing.
"Mind yourselves, Wilson and Brady!" he whispered.

"Don't let up a minute." "I didn't let up," growled Wilson.

"It was Chambers." "Not much!" growled Chambers.