“Yes?” said Adye.

“Powdered glass,” said Kemp. “It’s cruel, I know. But think of what he may do!”

Adye drew the air in sharply between his teeth. “It’s unsportsmanlike. I don’t know. But I’ll have powdered glass got ready. If he goes too far.⁠ ⁠…”

“The man’s become inhuman, I tell you,” said Kemp. “I am as sure he will establish a reign of terror⁠—so soon as he has got over the emotions of this escape⁠—as I am sure I am talking to you. Our only chance is to be ahead. He has cut himself off from his kind. His blood be upon his own head.”