He gave a sudden yell, and his pale eyes seemed to stand out from his head, as he looked amazedly round the building.
The man at the wheel spat into his hands, with a quiet grin.
"Darned if they ain't hit you, master," he said, grinding with some zest.
"My word, they shall pay for it," shouted the farmer, conning the situation with frowning brows.
Then he stepped to the ladder.
"See as they don't get out, Jake, if I send anyone down," he said loudly, and Jake grunted an assent.
Madge was trembling.
"O Tommy, I'm so sorry. It's all my fault. Tell him it's all my fault."
"It's all right," said Tommy cheerfully, "He—he won't dare to touch me."