The gleams which had diffused themselves far and wide were in a moment withdrawn, but the interior of the edifice was filled with rays.
The first suggestion was that a pistol was discharged, and that the structure was on fire.

She did not allow herself time to meditate a second thought, but rushed into the entry and knocked loudly at the door of her brother's chamber.

My uncle had been previously roused by the noise, and instantly flew to the window.

He also imagined what he saw to be fire.

The loud and vehement shrieks which succeeded the first explosion, seemed to be an invocation of succour.