"Be merciful, as you expect to receive mercy," moaned Adele.
The giant did not expect any mercy; at least his actions betokened as much, for, as if he had not heard her at all, he continued to advance.
Another step and he would be upon her.
She seemed to shrink even closer to the rocky floor, and seeing no hope in that ferocious countenance, covered her eyes with her hands to shut out the dread sight.
Unknown to himself, Red Goliath was sealing his own doom.
As the knife quivered in the air, and was just about to descend, Mason's voice rang out through the cavern.
[CHAPTER XV.]
A MAN WHO NEVER BROOKED AN INSULT.
Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.