Your enemies are fast approaching." "Viviana," said Guy Fawkes, "are you willing to fly with us ?" "I will do anything rather than be left to those horrible men," she answered.
Guy Fawkes then raised her in his arms, and sprang with his lovely burthen upon the nearest charger.

His example was quickly followed by Humphrey Chetham, who, vaulting on the other horse, assisted the priest to mount behind him.

While this took place, Martin Heydocke darted into the shed, and instantly bolted the door.
It was a beautiful moonlight night, almost as bright as day, and the movements of each party were fully revealed to the other.

Guy Fawkes perceived at a glance that they were surrounded; and, though he had no fears for himself, he was full of apprehension for the safety of his companion.

While he was debating with himself as to the course it would be best to pursue, Humphrey Chetham shouted to him to turn to the left, and started off in that direction.