A shot or two fired from the vessels among the barricades had a quickening effect.

A sudden and astounding panic seized the soldiers.
"The Beggars are coming! the Beggars are coming!" they yelled in dismay; for the deeds of the ocean-beggars had not become less appalling since the memorable siege of Leyden.

The merchants still stood on the bridge with their purses in their hand.

The envoys from the castle still waved their white flags.

It was too late.