He jerked, with all his force; and as he fought up. through the flood he saw Essenden spinning into the water.
One hand especially he saw — a hand holding a gun, waving wildly as Essenden fell.
In shallower water, Simon caught the hand and the gun, and twisted the gun right round so that it aimed into Essenden's own body.
"Now shoot!" gasped the Saint.
Essenden squinted at him.
"You're another meddler," said Essenden, and tightened his finger on the trigger.
Chapter IX
How Simon Templar kissed Jill Trelawney,
and Mr. Teal was rude to Mr. Cullis