The Burmans ranged themselves on each side; and the blanket was lifted up, with the occupant and the pillow composed of his clothes, and laid quietly on to the blanket of the litter.

Then two Burmans went outside, while the other four men lifted the poles and carried one end to the window.
The Burmans outside held the ends well above their heads, Stanley and the trooper raising their hands similarly.

The other Burmans then crawled, under it, out of the window.

As the litter was moved forward through the window, they took the places of Stanley and the trooper at the poles, and silently moved on towards the palisade.
Stanley and Meinik followed, joined by the two Burmese guards.
Not the slightest sound was made, as the eight men crossed the short distance to the palisade and passed through the opening where the others, spear in hand, were awaiting them; ready to rush in and take part in the fray, should an alarm be given.

Stanley breathed a great sigh of relief, as they passed out.