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 over the banister, shouted down an order in German, an order which she could not quite understand. But the others seemed to disregard him.

"What'll I do with her?" the big man was calmly if a little breathlessly inquiring of Keudell.

The light was too dim for Sadie to see his face. But his voice was once more menacing in its quietness. "You will tie her up," he commanded. "Then you will lock her—in the room at the back. You will be so good as to tie her securely, quite securely. For we shall have need of her, later on. She is a she-cat, my friend, it will not be unpleasant to tame!"

"I'll tie her all right!" announced the wide-shouldered man as he lifted her clear of her feet. And once more Sadie knew that all struggle was useless.