The great gates are, perhaps, too wide and lofty; but if we formed a barricade inside them of, say, three bodies high, a hundred men ought to be able to defend it; and that will leave a hundred for the walls and house." "That is a capital idea, Philip.

We will not lose a moment in carrying it out." Two of the principal tenants were called up, and told to see to the slaughtering, instantly, of sufficient cattle to pile two deep against the posterns.

Calling a number of men together, these at once set about the business.
"We will see to the other barricade ourselves, Philip.

That is where the fighting will be." The entrance behind the gateway was some twenty-five feet in width, and as much in depth, before it entered the courtyard.

The bullocks were brought up to the spot, and slaughtered there.