" shifted into a run—there were more of them pouring out of the narrow gap. Behind him came the sound of an oath and scuffles. Followed by the unmistakable cacophony of a fight. He waved at Phoebe. “Get to the carriage!” She’d turned and was staring past the carriage at the altercation behind it. Two men erupted out of the area behind the maid—shoving her aside, they flung themselves on Deverell. He had to stop and deal with them. A flurry of quick, punishing blows, a "

― Stephanie Laurens , To Distraction (Bastion Club, #5)