Before I reached them, however, Quick called me back.
"Look through there, Doctor," he said, pointing to one of the peep-holes.
I did so, and in the dense mist saw a body of horsemen advancing toward the door.
They must have seen us on the top of the wall.

"Fools that we were to go there!" exclaimed Orme.
Next instant he started back, not a second too soon, for through the hole where his face had been, flashed a spear which struck the ground beyond the archway.

Also we heard other spears rattle upon the bronze plates of the doors.
"No luck!" said Orme; "that's all up, they mean to break in.

Now I think we had better play a bold game.

Got your rifles, Sergeant and Doctor?
Yes?
Then choose your loopholes, aim, and empty the magazines into them.