In an instant, the Irish were upon them.

Many were cut down or shot, before they had time to stand on the defensive.

The rest were slain after a short and desperate fight.
"Bar the front door!" Walter shouted.

"Sergeant Mullins, take six men and hold it against those outside.

The rest follow me." Short as the fight had been, it had given time to the rest of the Hessians, scattered about the house in the act of plundering, to gather on the stair, headed by their officers.