18/22 "I was carried in from the spot, and have not been able to move a limb since. I doubt I never shall put a foot to the ground again." "The muskets were to their shoulders," continued Momont. "We heard them cocked: each man took deliberate aim; the women here were screeching and screaming." "Of course we were," said the confidential maid. "Hadn't we good cause to scream, waiting to be killed every minute. I'm sure I wonder I ever came to my senses again. |