Even Clark gave way to excitement, losing command of himself and, of course, of his men.

There was a stampede toward the main gate by one wing of the troops in the hollow square.

They literally ran over Beverley and Alice, flinging them apart and jostling them hither and yonder without mercy.

Of course the turmoil quickly subsided.

Clark and Beverley got hold of themselves and sang out their peremptory orders with excellent effect.