A third drew open the coach-door, and ordered those within to deliver their purses.

A shriek of terror showed me that a lady was within, who eagerly consented to preserve her life by the loss of her money.
To walk unarmed in the neighbourhood of Dublin, especially at night, has always been accounted dangerous.

I had about me the usual instruments of defence.

I was desirous of rescuing this person from the danger which surrounded her, but was somewhat at a loss how to effect my purpose.

My single strength was insufficient to contend with three ruffians.