“What do you mean by speaking like that to me?” demanded the German angrily. “You shall pass when I allow you to pass, not before.”
“If you don’t get out of my way immediately, I shall have to throw you out,” said Frank very quietly, which was a sure sign that his anger was reaching the bursting point.
“So?” said the German with a laugh. “Now, I say——”
“You’ve said enough,” cried Frank suddenly.
He struck out suddenly with his right fist. The blow went true. Struck upon the point of the jaw, the German reeled back. Frank straightened him up again with a left-handed hook to the stomach and then sent his right fist to the jaw a second time. The German officer sprawled across the table.
Before any of the others could interfere Frank dashed toward the door where Lord Hastings and Jack stood, having watched developments with the assurance that Frank could take care of himself.
All dashed out together.
“This way!” cried Lord Hastings.
The others followed close on his heels.
Behind, as they darted round a corner, they could hear the hue and cry of the pursuers.