“No; he went out to join the soldiers. I see him.”
“Then our way is clear. Now, Plum, I want you to brace yourself as best you can, and when I give the word throw all your weight against the door with me.”
“Going to try and break it down?”
“Yes; ready?”
“Ready.”
“Now then, together!”
The old door shook and creaked beneath their combined efforts, but it withstood the shock.
“Again--together!”
This time the whole building trembled, and the door creaked and groaned, but still defied them.
“Still again--together!”