But even as they talked there came the harsh, importunate rat-tat-tat of an irregular volley from among the rocks, and the high, keening whistle of bullets over their heads.

Where's the knocker?" He felt for it in the darkness and gave a thundering rat-tat-tat at the door.

" Our discussion was here interrupted by hurried footsteps on the stairs and a thundering rat-tat on our knocker.

As regards Pope, if it was not tit-for-tat with him, at least she gave him hard knocks.

He had not left more than five minutes when a soft and elaborate rat-tat from the little brass knocker brought my heart into my mouth.

Ethelred was a cowardly king, who liked to wear the implements of war on holidays, and learn to crochet and tat in time of war.