When Roland reached the great portal, he called to the colonel of dragoons; he and his men were at their post.

Roland opened the door and joined them.

They had seen nothing, heard nothing.

The whole party entered the monastery, closing and barricading the door behind them to cut off the bandits' retreat, if they were fortunate enough to meet any.

Then they hastened to rejoin their comrades, who, on their side, had united with the captain and his eight men, and were waiting for them in the choir.
There was nothing for it but to retire.