Men who had been at one another's throat, bravely and hardily, turned and fled.

It was a foolish panic, senseless, but, like all panics, uncontrollable.

Those on the platform ran down the steps and at once were swallowed up by the pressing trampling crowd.
Bruce and the colonel, believing that Kathlyn was behind them, fought their way to a clearing, determined to secure nets and take the lions alive.

When they turned Kathlyn was gone.

For a moment the two men stood as if paralyzed.