What are they about to do with him?
I must go forth and see." His purpose, however, was prevented by a sudden movement on the part of Sir Giles and his attendants.

They came in the direction of Jocelyn Mounchensey, with the evident intention of seizing the young man.
Jocelyn instantly sprang to his feet, drew his sword, and put himself in a posture of defence.

The myrmidons prepared to beat down the young man's blade with their halberds, and secure him, when Jocelyn's cloak was plucked from behind, and he heard Madame Bonaventure's voice exclaim--"Come this way!--follow me instantly!" Thus enjoined, he dashed through the door, which was instantly fastened, as soon as he had made good his retreat..