On the one hand Edward might march upon it with his army to avenge the murder of his ally.

Upon the other hand they were now committed to France.

Their former ruler would return, and all the imposts and burdens against which they had rebelled would again be laid upon the city.
"What shall we do now ?" Ralph asked, "for assuredly there will be no issue by the gates." "We must possess ourselves of a length of rope if possible, and make our escape over the wall.

How to get one I know not, for the shops are all closed, and even were it not so I could not venture in to purchase any, for my speech would betray us at once.

Let us separate, and each see whether he can find what we want.