Yet this risk must be taken, or escape was out of the question.

An order given through the trumpet was encouraging; it announced that the officer of the watch was employed at some duty that must draw his attention another way.

This was a great deal; few presuming to look aside while this functionary was inviting their attention in another direction.

Raoul's brain was in a whirl.

The two Italians were at the height of their discussion; and, fortunately, the clamor they made was at the loudest.