We stepped back a little, and hid in the edge of the wood.

From this hiding-place we saw both men and women hunted by the mob.

The fearful work went on until nearly dawn.

Then, the fire being out and the storm spent, the voices and flying footsteps presently ceased, and darkness and stillness reigned again.
We ventured out, and hurried cautiously away; and although we were worn out and sleepy, we kept on until we had put this place some miles behind us.

Then we asked hospitality at the hut of a charcoal burner, and got what was to be had.