"All the king's army could not rescue us.

But at least it would be a satisfaction before we die to see these crop-eared knaves defeated." Minute after minute passed, and a broad glare of light illumined the whole country round.

Through the slit they could see the Roundheads keeping guard round the house in readiness to cut off any one who might seek to make his escape, while at a short distance off they had drawn up the main body of the force.

Presently, coming along the road at a rapid trot, they saw a body of horse.
"There are our men," the prince exclaimed.
The Roundheads had seen them too.

A trumpet was sounded, and the men on guard round the house leaped to their horses, and joined the main body, just as the Cavaliers charged upon them.