The stable boys are lighting their torches and flambeaux.

They are going to murder John, and I have sent them." Dorothy covered her face with her hands and slowly walked to and fro across the room.
"Call Malcolm," said Madge.

"Perhaps he can help us.

Lead me to the window, Dorothy, and I will call him." Dorothy led Madge to the window, and above the din of arms I heard her soft voice calling, "Malcolm, Malcolm." The order to march had been given before Madge called, but I sought Sir William and told him I would return to the Hall to get another sword and would soon overtake him on the road to Rutland.
I then hastened to Dorothy's room.

I was ignorant of the means whereby Elizabeth had learned of Mary's presence at Rutland.