Do not show the least haste.

Peep out before you start, so as to be sure there's no one in this passage, as otherwise you might be seen coming from this room." The boys waited another minute or two, and then, seeing that the passage was clear, moved along it, walking slowly and stiffly as they had been directed, with short steps and gliding movement.

Both had their pistols in their pockets ready to hand, as they were resolved to be killed rather than taken.

Fortunately there was no one in the next passage into which they turned, and they reached the grand hall unnoticed.

Here were a number of servants and officers, who bowed deeply on perceiving, as they supposed, the daughters of the governor.
Two servants threw open the grand door, and an official preceded them to the carriage.