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As he groped his way towards the door, he came into contact with Roger, who was also making for it. Roger gripped him and tried to hold him. "Is there no other way? " the lad muttered. The situation appalled him. "No other way? You are no match for him!"
"That we shall see! " the stranger retorted curtly.