The houses of the prosperous villagers had had their doors and windows chopped out by axe-blows.

Within them soldiers were moving about methodically.

They entered empty-handed and came out loaded with furniture and clothing.
Others, in the upper stories, were flinging out various objects; accompanying their trophies with jests and guffaws.

Suddenly they had to come out flying, for fire was breaking out with the violence and rapidity of an explosion.

Following their footsteps was a group of men with big boxes and metal cylinders.