"On gaining a retired spot beneath the trees, Catesby, without giving his antagonist time to divest himself of the heavy horseman's cloak with which he was encumbered, and scarcely to draw his sword, assaulted him.  The combat was furious on both sides, but it was evident that the young merchant was no match for his adversary.  He maintained his ground, however, for some time with great resolution; but, being hotly pressed, in retreating to avoid a thrust, his foot caught in the long =grass, and he fell.Catesby would have passed his sword through his body, if it had not been turned aside by another weapon.  It was that of Guy Fawkes, who, followed by Martin Heydocke, had staggered towards the scene of strife, reaching it just in time to save the life of Humphrey Chetham.  Heaven be praised! I am not too late! he exclaimed.  Put up your blade, Catesby; or, turn it against me."-p.131.

The engravings, on steel, by George Cruikshank for Ainsworth's novel illustrate the style of the modern image of the plot quite well. Select your favorite scene from the table below.

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