Already he had found by harsh experience that his strength availed nothing in the battering down of those strong panels.

And he peered up, through the swirling red smoke, toward the oblong of window, whereby he had made his tumultuous entrance to the death-trap.
Again, he must have known how hopeless of achievement was the feat he was about to try.

But, as ever, mere obstacles were not permitted to stand in Lad's way.
Wheeling, he seized Lady by the nape of the neck.

With a mighty heave, he swung her clear of the hot floor.

Gathering all his fierce strength into one sublime effort, he sprang upward toward the window; his mate hanging from his iron jaws.
Yes, it was a ridiculous thing to attempt.