But on a second hail from the rooftop sentry post Rennie swung the rifle over his arm and faced the outer gate of the patio.
Rennie was preparing to meet the one who he went all the way here for.
mnli hypothesis: Rennie was preparing to meet the one who he went all the way here for. premise: But on a second hail from the rooftop sentry post Rennie swung the rifle over his arm and faced the outer gate of the patio.