The Scarlet Pimpernel SP Why did the soldiers let the four men in the hut escape? chapter 30 Asked by israel p #743987 on 3/7/2018 12:02 AM Last updated by Aslan on 3/7/2018 3:18 AM
By following Chauvelin's strict orders -- to stand guard outside, waiting for Percy before doing anything with the fugitives -- they unwittingly let the fugitives free.