One or two old gentlemen jumped on the window-sills out of danger.
Others tried to escape.
But, as they rushed in one direction out of harm’s way, other doors opened and different parties of the Skeleton Crew came into view.
All was a scene of terror and confusion.
It seemed to the affrighted assembly as if the dead had risen from their graves.
The combat was fierce and fiery.
The bridegroom was one of the first to fall in the melee.
Lady Julia ran forward to assist him.
On the instant, however, and unperceived by the many, Death-wing advanced with hasty strides, seized the bride, and carried her from the room.
This was the sole object of Death-wing in making his visit.