But as she moved, he instantly withdrew his head.
Her first step on reaching the house was to close and fasten the door; her next to hasten to Guy Fawkes's chamber, where she found him, together with Garnet and Oldcorne.

All three were astounded at the intelligence, agreeing that an attack was intended, and that a large force was, in all probability, concealed in the garden awaiting only the arrival of night to surprise and seize them.

The disappearance of the younger Heydocke was no longer a mystery.

He had been secured and carried off by the hostile party, to prevent him from giving the alarm.
The emergency was a fearful one, and it excited consternation amongst all except Guy Fawkes, who preserved his calmness.
"I foresaw we should be attacked to-night," he said, "and I am therefore not wholly unprepared.

Our only chance is to steal out unobserved; for resistance would be in vain, as their force is probably numerous, and I am as helpless as an infant, while Father Garnet's broken arm precludes any assistance from him.