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Samuel Weiss sat in the semi-darkness glaring at his tormentor. To do him justice, he did not lack courage, and was ready to try conclusions with Ford, but he could not tell how such a struggle would end, and, as a fact, he had done this man a grievous wrong. This latter consideration did not count for much with Weiss, yet it was not without its moral effect. Weiss knew, too, that Ford had been hunting for him over two continents, and would slay him without compunction but for the fear of detection. Even this risk would not have deterred Ford if he had been quite sure of a certain thing. Until this matter was settled Weiss felt secure. But it was maddening to be detained here at the mercy of Ford, when there were so many pressing reasons why he should be at home.
"How much longer is this going on?" he demanded, rising to his feet.