The conspirators, with all their attendants, never exceeded the number of eighty persons; and being surrounded on every side, could no longer entertain hopes either of prevailing or escaping.

Having therefore confessed themselves, and received absolution, they boldly prepared for death, and resolved to sell their lives as dear as possible to the assailants.

But even this miserable consolation was denied them.

Some of their powder took fire, and disabled them for defence.[**] The people rushed in upon them.

Piercy and Catesby were killed by one shot.