That is why they are so angry, and that is why their tools are stirring up the people.

They mean to make them fight now, and I think that they will succeed.

If the Boers win the day, they will declare themselves; if not, you will hear nothing of them, and the Boers will bear the brunt of it.

They are very cunning people the Cape 'patriots,' but they look well after themselves." Silas Croft looked troubled, but made no answer, and Frank Muller rose and stared out of the window..