Each had thrown a shawl over her head, and had in their hands the dressing cases containing Mrs.Conyers's jewellery.
"Now, madam," Captain Davenant said, "if you will point out your plate chest, I have four men below in readiness to carry it to the boat.

It is no use leaving that to be divided between the marauders." Mrs.Conyers pointed out two chests, in one of which deeds and other valuable documents were kept, and in the other the plate, of which Mrs.
Conyers had a considerable quantity.

Two men seized each of them.
"Now, Mrs.Conyers, please accompany them as quick as you can to the river.

We will follow and cover the retreat.

I think we have a few minutes yet, before cavalry can arrive from the camp." When Captain Davenant and the rearguard reached the bank, they found that the boats had already returned, after taking over the wounded and a portion of the detachment.