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She had taken it all to herself , and in the most open way ; while Katie did n't take it at all . `` His Majesty '' saw this , and determined to be more direct . `` Well , '' said he , `` ye see -- '' But at this moment a wild yell sounded forth from without , with sudden and appalling fury . It burst upon their ears , from the stillness of midnight , with terrific violence , chilling the very blood in their veins . Then came the rush of heavy feet , the clatter of swords , the explosion of firearms , the shouts of many voices : `` Hurrah for the Republic ! '' `` Down with the Carlists ! '' Mrs. Russell gave a long , piercing yell , which drowned every other sound , and flung herself into `` His Majesty 's '' arms .