She could hear them clambering among the rocks and bushes.

The advantage would be hers, as she could attack them unawares.

Besides, even had the coast been quite clear, they would have found it difficult to get down the steep descent in the night.
They dared not attempt it.

After much deliberation, therefore, they resolved to wait for the morning.
Throughout all the live-long night they kept awake.

They heard their steeds neighing below--wondering, poor brutes, what had become of their masters.