Fire two or three shots, and then run down to the gate.

He is well mounted, and has a good fifty yards' start of them." Then taking deliberate aim he fired.

The others followed his example.
Three of the troopers dropped from their horses.

Four times those on the terrace fired, and then ran down, each, at the Doctor's order, taking two guns with him.

One of these was placed in the hands of each of the officers who had just ridden in, and they then gathered round the gate.
In two minutes Forster rode in at full speed, then fifteen muskets flashed out, and several of the pursuers fell from their horses.