I think they must have burst the door in with crowbars, or something--that was the first noise we heard--but a strong wooden bar, inside, kept the door in its place till they battered it down with a log.
"I hurried on some things.

Just as I had done--it was not a minute, I think, from the time I woke--Alice ran in, partly dressed, too.

I had heard Mr.Donald shout to the men, then there was another great crash as the bar gave way, and then some shots were fired.
"Mr.Donald had been standing just behind the door, and had fired through it the moment before it gave way.

He had not time to step back, and was knocked down by the door.

It was fortunate for him, for the bush rangers rushed in and shot down the two men, instantly.
"Alice would have run down to see what had happened to her husband, but I would not let her out of my room.