Gradually, The Shadow eased toward the door on his own side.
The Shadow eased to the level of the window sill, waiting in case the enemy tried to return fire.
The Shadow eased through the gate and closed it gently behind him.
Then, when The Shadow had eased back into shelter, all chance was ended.
Instead of waiting where he was, The Shadow opened the door and eased through.
The Shadow was easing back through the door, when the stocky man apparently remembered another call.
The Shadow eased the door a fraction of an inch inward.
The Shadow ducked down low, cut the engine and eased in next to the wharf.
The Shadow eased back into the shadows behind the curtains.