If the worst comes, we make our last stand in this room.

Whatever happens, stay here till we come." He left the room, followed by Steinmetz.

There were only three doors in the impregnable stone walls; the great entrance, a side door for use in times of deep snow, and the small concealed entrance by which the starosta was in the habit of reaching his masters.
For a moment the two men stood at the head of the stairs listening to the wild commotion.

They were turning to descend the state stairs when a piercing shriek, immediately drowned by a yell of triumph, broke the silence of the interior of the castle.

There was a momentary stillness, followed by another shriek.
"They are in!" said Steinmetz.