I must make my escape first.

Yet how could this be accomplished?
I heard Peter pass along the hall, and solemnly announce the serving of breakfast.

He and Grant exchanged a few sentences, and then the latter strode to the front door, where he gave orders to the men.

I watched the German officers come up the steps, while the majority of the others, forming into irregular line, marched around the corner of the house.

A small squad remained, however, on guard, facing the front entrance..