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He did not look behind at Bonbright huddled there with the ribbon of
moonlight pointing across the lake at his limp body, but half
staggered, half ran to his waiting car. ... A snarled word, and the
engine started. Ruth, choking, helpless, was carried away, leaving
Bonbright alone and still. ...


CHAPTER XIV

Bonbright was on his hands and knees on the edge of the lake, dizzily
slopping water on his head and face. He was struggling toward
consciousness, fighting dazedly for the power to act. As one who, in
a dream, reviews the events of another half-presented dream, he knew
what had happened. Consciousness had not fully deserted him. Dulac
had attacked him; Dulac had carried Ruth away. ... Somehow he had no
fears for her personal safety, but he must follow. He must KNOW that
she was safe. ...
Not many minutes had passed since Dulac struck him down. His body was
strong, well trained to sustain shocks and to recover from them,
thanks to four years of college schooling in the man's game of
football.


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