I think, as far as they are concerned, Donald's being hit has done them good.

It has given them something to do, and they have not had time to think about what they have gone through, and what a narrow escape they have had." "Which room are they in, Wilkins ?" "In there to the left, sir." "As you have seen them, Wilkins, you had better go in and tell them that we have sent off, at once, to fetch a surgeon; and that they may rely upon his being here some time tomorrow, we hope before noon.

Ask if there is anything that we can do for them, or for Mr.
Donald." The policeman went in, and Reuben called one of his other men.
"Perkins, do you, Jones, and Rider go in and fetch out the bodies of the men who have been killed.

Don't make more noise than you can help about it.

Carry them out to that shed there, and then get a bucket and wash down the floors, wherever there are bloodstains about.