What the end may be only Heaven knows.
The breathing spell is occupied by them in reloading.

Lady Ruth and Aunt Gwen arise to the occasion, and beg to be allowed to do anything that falls in their line.

If there was only a spare weapon, the English girl declares she could easily load it, but it happens they have none.
Once more breaks out the noise of battle.

Whatever may have been the original plans of Bab Azoun and his men, they have long since been forgotten.

Revenge is the leading fact in their minds now, revenge for what has been done on this night.
An Arab is a good hater, especially if the object of his animosity be a Christian dog, an unbeliever.