He’s thinking about going out there and fighting, but he knows there are too many and she would still be in danger.  He watches the cat open the door and he takes a deep breath.  This is all so strange and crazy, but he can’t let the girl that saved his life burn to death in a fire.  He listens to the cat and rushes over to Esmeralda.  He picks her up as gently as he can into his arms.  He’s still weak from his brush with death, but strong enough to pick her up with effort.  He makes sure to hold the back of her thighs and top of her back to keep her stable.  Just as the first knock on the door comes he jumps through the door with her and the cat.