Prompted by some undefinable feeling, which caused him to rush upon his destruction, the pursuivant ventured upon the roof of the stables, and was followed by his companions.

No sooner did this occur, than Guy Fawkes dashed forward, and hurled the barrel with all his force into the midst of the flames, throwing himself at the same moment into the moat.

The explosion was instantaneous and tremendous;--so loud as to be audible even under the water.

Its effects were terrible.

The bodies of the pursuivant and his companions were blown into the air, and carried to the further side of the moat.