Few reached the vessel; none did damage.

The soldiers disappeared behind the warehouse, still running at a headlong pace.

Before they reappeared on the other side, Antonius had brought his craft to the quay.

There was no time for mooring, and the instant the barge lost way the hard-pressed Caesarians were on shore.

Another instant, and the clumsy vessel had been caught by the current, and swung out into the stream.
She had done her work.