## The watchmen ##

those who watch and guard the city at night

## found me ##

The word "me" refers to the young woman.

## struck me ##

"beat me" or "hit me"

## wounded me ##

"injured me"

## the guards on the walls ##

"the men who guard the walls"

## cloak ##

an outdoor overgarment that people wore over their other clothing on their upper body when they went out in public.