We must save ourselves.

We can do no more, and shall have reason to be thankful if we do as much.' Their first impulse was, to clamber along the roofs of the houses, and, knocking at some garret window for admission, pass down that way into the street, and so escape.

But another fierce cry from below, and a general upturning of the faces of the crowd, apprised them that they were discovered, and even that Mr Haredale was recognised; for Hugh, seeing him plainly in the bright glare of the fire, which in that part made it as light as day, called to him by his name, and swore to have his life.
'Leave me here,' said Mr Haredale, 'and in Heaven's name, my good friend, save yourself! Come on!' he muttered, as he turned towards Hugh and faced him without any further effort at concealment: 'This roof is high, and if we close, we will die together!' 'Madness,' said the honest vintner, pulling him back, 'sheer madness.
Hear reason, sir.

My good sir, hear reason.

I could never make myself heard by knocking at a window now; and even if I could, no one would be bold enough to connive at my escape.