Now, do you resume your place at the door, and open it as usual at his signal.

Say no word and make no sign which may lead him to know of our presence here.

Mind, my eye will be upon you, and your life will pay for any treachery." Malchus with four of his men now took post on one side of the door, standing well back in the shadow so that their presence would not be noticed by anyone entering.

Trebon with the remaining four men took up a similar position on the other side of the doorway.
Two hours passed.

At length a low tap followed by two others was heard at the door.