Somewhere or anywhere to hide, so as to be out of sight and reach of Death-wing’s awful band.
More than one had locked themselves into pantries, among the plates, dishes, and so forth, and great was the crash of valuable earthenware.
No one among the whole household seemed to care what they did or what they broke, so that they could get out of the way.
A fat footman who had rushed to the coal-cupboard, found it occupied by another corpulent servant, who had managed to squeeze himself in there.
Dirty as he was, he darted into the beautiful bridal chamber, turned down the bed-clothes, and tumbled in boots and all!
With this state of confusion reigning, therefore, it was impossible for Wildfire Ned, Garnet, or any one else, to get their horses quick enough to pursue the villains with any chance of success.
Bob Bertram was foremost at the stables.
There were more than twenty horses there, besides his own, and those of his friends.
He ran hither and thither, busy with hands and voice, and ere long a party of gentlemen started in hot pursuit, led on by Wildfire Ned, who, with loud shouts, dashed spurs into Starlight, and was foremost of them all.