With a quick, upward stroke of his left arm, Chester sent his enemy's
revolver spinning through the air. Deprived of this weapon, Duval sought
to bring his greater strength to bear and overpower the lad.
Chester realized that in strength he was no match for Duval, and
knew that what he lacked in this respect he must make up in agility
and cunning.
Therefore, he slipped from his opponent's grasp, and, sidestepping,
struck Duval a stinging blow just above the right ear. Duval staggered
back, then came forward with a cry of rage.
The Apache chief realized the need of haste, for he could already
distinguish the sound of heavy footsteps in the hall below. He hoped, by
freeing himself from Chester, who had now grappled with him again, that
he could gain a moment's advantage, jump into the next room, dash through
the hall and descend by the rear before the crowd came upon him.
Accordingly, he exerted himself to his utmost, and Chester gave ground.
Then the lad stepped suddenly backward, and Duval staggered headlong.
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