When I went first to open the back-door, she endeavoured to force through the fire at the fore-door, but was struck back twice to the ground.

She thought to have died there, but prayed to Christ to help her.

She found new strength, got up alone and waded through two or three yards of flame, the fire on the ground being up to her knees.

She had nothing on but her shoes and a wrapping gown, and one coat on her arm.

This she wrapped about her breast, and got through safe into the yard, but no soul yet to help her.