"And me my vineyard!"
"And me my house!"
Such were the cries uttered by the mob.
Claus quickly joined Eric on the steps, and called to the rabble,—
"If you go on shouting out such crazy stuff, and speaking all together, I'll be the first to choke any one who tries to get into the house."
"Let him be off!"
"Let him clear out!" "Hustle him out!" was the general cry.
Just as this was yelled forth, Sonnenkamp appeared on the steps. The howling, shrieking, and kettle-banging began anew; stones crashed through the great window-panes.
The Screamer, hastening up the steps, placed himself before Sonnenkamp, saying.—
"Keep still: I'll protect you."