Hedges, gardens, ditches and wind-breaks of cedars of Lebanon from time to time obscured him.

When he came in sight again, he had placed obstruction between himself and retreat.
The next instant the Gate of the Women's Towers swung in.

Out of it rushed a sortie of motley soldiery, brandishing weapons and shouting the war-cries of Simon and John.
The citizens on the walls pressed their hands to their temples and watched, transfixed with horror.

Jerusalem's defenders had gone out against the Deliverer! The attack had been seen by the disorganized troops on Gareb and the rapid trumpet-calls showed formation.

But between the time of their movement and the moment of their relief a company could have been unhorsed.