  There--now answer me.  Am I Miles Hendon?

No.  I know you not.

Swear it!

The answer was low, but distinct--

I swear.

Oh, this passes belief!

Fly!  Why will you waste the precious time?  Fly, and save yourself.

At that moment the officers burst into the room, and a violent struggle
began; but Hendon was soon overpowered and dragged away.