"Who will arise and go forward through blood and carnage to the rescue of my Ambulinia ?" said Elfonzo.

"All," exclaimed the multitude; and onward they went, with their implements of battle.
Others, of a more timid nature, stood among the distant hills to see the result of the contest.
Elfonzo took the lead of his band.

Night arose in clouds; darkness concealed the heavens; but the blazing hopes that stimulated them gleamed in every bosom.

All approached the anxious spot; they rushed to the front of the house and, with one exclamation, demanded Ambulinia.
"Away, begone, and disturb my peace no more," said Mr.Valeer.

"You are a set of base, insolent, and infernal rascals.