[James breathed out some relief when the girl faded back into the shadows, as he too skidded to a halt, looking in the three directions. Soldiers coming from all ways ... good. One corner of his mouth turned into a grim smile as he pulled his sword from the scabbard, and lifted it above his head.]
[Wait for it ...Wait for it ... right as they were too far in, he dropped his sword and shouted.] NOW!
[From above, arrows swam down on all sides. James crouched and started to battle those who were managing to scramble past the deluge, his sword flashing silver in the dim light, moving quick as a snake. Parry, turn, twist, thrust, slice.]