This is the door." Francis knocked with the pommel of his sword, keeping up a loud continuous knocking.

A minute or two passed, and then a face appeared at the window above.
"Who is it that knocks so loudly at this time of night ?" "It is Francisco Hammond.

Open instantly.

Danger threatens the signoras.

Quick, for your life!" The servant recognized the voice, and ran down without hesitation and unbarred the fastening; but for a moment he thought he must have been mistaken, as Francis ran into the lighted hall.
"Where are the ladies ?" he asked.