At that moment we might not have been on earth.
My lady stopped as a bird stops in its flight. With the sudden heave of a ship, she seemed to hang in the air. Wild as I was, I could not but marvel at her grace….
Out of the check came wisdom.
It was safe, then, to keep very close.
I crept to the blackguard's heels, till our headlights made two rings upon his vile body.
With one foot on the step, Piers hung out of the car, watching the road beyond.
Suddenly the van tilted to the right….
I knew a swerve must follow, if the driver would keep his balance.
As it came, I pulled out and crammed by, with my heart in my mouth….
A glance at the clock made me feel sick to death.