The blow caught the general about the shoulders and he staggered back, at the same time seeking to bring his revolver again into use.
But Jack was too quick for him. Again the heavy lash rose and fell and yet again. Three times General Surgoff attempted to raise his revolver and fire and each time he was unsuccessful.
As each blow fell the general cried aloud in pain and fear.
Suddenly, tiring of his attempts to get a shot at the lad, he turned and fled.
Jack, with a grim smile on his face, ran after him.
“Swish!”
Again the lash wrapped itself around the officer’s shoulders and he gave a cry of pain.
“Swish!”
This time the lash caught him in the back of the head and entwined itself about his face.
Another howl from General Surgoff.