They leaped over the lackey's body and rushed at Wogan one a little in advance of the other.

Wogan tilted the heavy table and flung it over to make a barricade in front of him.

It fell with a crash, and the lower rim struck upon the instep of the leader and pinned his foot.

His companion drew back; he himself uttered a cry and wrenched at his foot.

Wogan with his left hand drew his sword from the scabbard, and with the same movement passed it through his opponent's body.