Jack rushed forward, and with his pistol shot the man who appeared to be the leader of the assailants, and then, drawing his sword, placed himself before the gentleman and shouted to the men to lay down their arms.

The latter, astounded at the appearance of an English officer, drew back.

Seeing he was alone, they would, however, have renewed the attack, but Jack ran to the window and opened it, and shouted as if to some soldiers below.
The effect was instantaneous.

The men dropped upon their knees, and throwing down their arms begged for mercy.

Jack signified that he granted it, and motioned to them to carry off their dead and wounded comrades.