"I hear them on the stairs.

The terrified hostess has not dared to deny you, and is conducting them hither." "Stand back!" cried Guy Fawkes, striding towards the door, "and let me alone confront them.

That accursed pursuivant has escaped me once.

But he shall not do so a second time." "My son," said Oldcorne, advancing towards him; "preserve yourself, if possible.

Your life is of consequence to the great cause.