Though none of Reade's force was armed, the young engineer knew that he could depend upon them.
Followed by his adherents, Duff took a few quick strides forward.

This brought him face to face with Reade's labors, of whom now more than two hundred were present.
"Are you men or squaws ?" called, Duff loudly.

"I have brought the stuff over here for a merry night of it.

This boy says you can't have your enjoyment.

Are you going to let him rule you in that fashion, or are you going to throw him out of here ?" There came from the crowd a gradually increasing murmur of rage.
"Throw this boy out, if you're men!" Duff jeered.