That shot must have done great execution among the Malays on the path between us and the boats." The guns of the ship kept up a heavy fire, searching the wood for some distance round with shell, and pouring volleys of grape into the trees near the battery.

Presently the fire ceased.
"I fancy they have all bolted, Dick," his comrade said; "after the first five minutes we have not heard a sound.

I wonder what the prahus are doing ?" A minute later the lieutenant said, "Mr.Morrison, take a dozen men and make your way along the path until you get to the boats.

I hope they have escaped.

If they are within hail go on board, and report to the captain that we have sunk two of the prahus, and that for the present the Malays who have been attacking us have made off.