Presently they stopped, for at the edge of the wood facing the camp they heard a slight movement and a low clash of arms, as if a sentinel on the lookout had changed his position.

Feeling sure that the guards would all be placed along the edge of the wood, they moved forward again, stopping every few yards to listen.

There was no doubt now that they were close to a large body of sleepers.

Occasional snores, broken murmurs, and a sound as one turned from side to side rose from in front of them.
"You go round on one side, I will go round on the other, Paolo.

We will meet again when we have passed beyond them.