"But it's obvious nothing short of that would have much effect.

I think, men, we'll make our stand right here.
"If we put out all lights, we'll have the attackers at a disadvantage.
We can account for fifty or more, before they close in.

And--'Captain Alden,' sir! Where are you going?
Back, here!" The woman gave no heed.

She was half-way to the entrance door, round the edges of which already torch-light had begun to glimmer as the attackers strained it from its hinges.
Amazed, the Legionaries stared.

The Master started after her.