The "Wild Geese" defended their cabin bravely, but, were driven foot by foot, until they wore compelled to retreat to the loft and draw up the ladder.

The lower portion of the cabin was in full possession of the besiegers, who demolished everything they could lay their hands on, with much gusto.

They did their utmost to pry up the trap door, but were beaten back.

Suddenly to the "Wild Geese's" surprise, the lower part of the cabin was abandoned by the Hens.

They thought it a ruse to draw them out, so I they lay quiet for some time.