"No time, now, for shouting.

Load up! This fight's only begun!" Already, as they recharged their weapons, the door was groaning under the frantic attack of the Arabs and Maghrabis.

Wild curses, howls to Allah and to the Prophet, came in dull confusion through the massive plates.

A hail of blows besieged them.

The bronze staples began to bend.
"Come, men!" commanded the Master.