The Shadow knew that Cliff would lead the mobsters at the back into a swift retreat.

Common sense counseled a swift retreat, but what now caught his eye glued him to the spot.

An instant later The Shadow knew doubly why the thug had beat so swift a retreat.

This was followed by a swift retreat back into the shotgun, one more quick leg lift and, finally, the snap.

She turned and made a swift retreat toward the guest room.

And now he was certain that the best course of action was swift retreat until they knew more about what was to be faced.

Devlin glanced after her, amused and wondering what had caused such a swift retreat.

He stuffed the bills into his pocket and made a swift retreat.

On that occasion-correct me, sir, if I am wrong- you encountered certain enemies and were forced to make a swift retreat.

A quick look at Jamie's face convinced both girls that a swift retreat was the order of the day, and within seconds, we were alone again.