That was, in brief, the chief sensation I received from that face in the dim half-light in which I saw it.

I did not know it--or, at least, I did not recognise it.
"Now for quick action! It was indeed time for that, for as I was about to place my legs through the window, the man had seen me, had bounded to his feet, had sprung--as I foresaw he would--to the door of the ante-chamber, had time to open it, and fled.

But I was already behind him, revolver in hand, shouting 'Help!' "Like an arrow I crossed the room, but noticed a letter on the table as I rushed.

I almost came up with the man in the ante-room, for he had lost time in opening the door to the gallery.

I flew on wings, and in the gallery was but a few feet behind him.