"Ladder grabbed!" called Pit from behind her as he seized the rope in his hands, swaying about as precariously as the ladder. He felt a yank, and one of the vengeful men had grabbed his ankle to try and pry him off. Startled, he looked down and tried to kick him off, but it proved to be more difficult than that.

"Get off me!" he hollered, struggling to get loose. He tried to remove one hand so he could use his palm but nearly lost his grip, so he had to quickly retreat it back to the ladder.