Two or three of them went over the bridge to look for our comrades beneath, others were soundly cudgelled with their own sticks, while our fists slowly did the rest.

All of a sudden up rode two or three horsemen, at whose coming our men showed signs of panic, while the townsmen cheered loudly and made a fresh stand.

This vexed me sorely, for I had supposed the battle at an end.

Wherefore, I made for the chief horseman, and, putting out all my strength, pulled him off his horse.

Scarcely had I done so when my comrades behind raised a shout of "'Tis the Mayor!--'tis the Mayor! Fly!--fly!" and off they made, dragging me with them.