I wonder what became of them?
When I got back to the front of the house I found the cart standing ready at the gate, Footsack at the head of the horses and Heda with Anscombe at her side.

It had been neatly packed during the day by Heda with such of her and our belongings as it would hold, including our arms and ammunition.

The rest, of course, we were obliged to abandon.

Also there were two baskets full of food, some bottles of brandy and a good supply of overcoats and wraps.

I told Footsack to take the reins, as I knew him to be a good driver, and helped Anscombe to a seat at his side, while Heda and the maid Kaatje got in behind in order to balance the vehicle.