I could have received an army single-handed.
We waited silently after that.

Presently Con below gave a low growl, and Miss Kit's eyes met mine.

"Listen, and you'll hear them," said I.
Sure enough, through the open window there came the steady plash of oars, and the sound of voices across the water.
It was an uneasy moment, especially when we heard the grating of the boat alongside the jetty.
"It's time now we went below," said I.

"Leave me here to close the window and pull down the blinds.

And, Miss Kit," said I as she rose, "if any one is hurt this night it shall not be you." She laughed a brave little laugh, and replied, "You want too much for yourself, Barry.