A desperate struggle now ensued on the narrow bridge.
They seized each other by the throat.
Their weapons were in dead lock.
A single moment would decide all.
The strength of each was about equal, and giant-like were their struggles.
But a trick saved Blood.
He quickly placed one foot behind Andrew’s leg and back-heeled him.
This was fatal to Andrew.
He fell.
In the act of falling Colonel Blood stabbed him.