And perhaps the danger would pass after all.

Already the twilight was coming, and in the darkness his own footprints would not be seen.
Paul was at the door when Henry returned, and he did not notice anything unusual in his comrade's face, but Henry advised that they stay inside now.

Then he looked very carefully to the bars of the door and the window, and Paul understood.

The danger flashed instantly on his mind, but his strong will prepared him to meet it.
"You think we are likely to be besieged ?" he said.
"Yes," replied Henry.
Paul did not ask why Henry knew.

It was sufficient that he did know, and he examined his arms carefully.