Wrenched from their holds, the iron palisades in front of the thief-taker's dwelling were used as weapons to burst open the door.
While this was passing, Jonathan opened one of the upper windows, and fired several shots upon the assailants.

But though he made Blueskin and Kettleby his chief marks, he missed both.

The sight of the thief-taker increased the fury of the mob to a fearful degree.

Terrific yells rent the air.

The heavy weapon thundered against the door; and it speedily yielded to their efforts.
"Come on, my lads!" vociferated Blueskin, "we'll unkennel the old fox." As he spoke, several shots were fired from the upper part of the house, and two men fell mortally wounded.