“At the first word the old man uttered, the stranger checked himself in his career, and, folding his arms, stood perfectly motionless.

“ ‘Great God!’ exclaimed the old man, recoiling, ‘Heyling!’

“The stranger smiled, and was silent.

“ ‘Heyling!’ said the old man wildly; ‘my boy, Heyling, my dear boy, look, look!’ Gasping for breath, the miserable father pointed to the spot where the young man was struggling for life.

“ ‘Hark!’ said the old man. ‘He cries once more. He is alive yet. Heyling, save him, save him!’