The ball had passed only through the fleshy part of his shoulder, missing the bone; and although it caused him much pain, he was able, by wrapping his arm tightly to his body, to proceed.

More than once he had to withdraw from the road into the fields beyond, when he heard troops of horse galloping along.
After a long day's walk he arrived near Abingdon, and there made for the hall.

Instead of going to the door he made for the windows, and, looking in, saw a number of Roundhead soldiers in the hall, and knew that there was no safety for him.

As he glanced in one of the soldiers happened to cast his eyes up, and gave a shout on seeing a figure looking in at the window.

Instantly the rest sprang to their feet, and started out to secure the intruder.