The guns of the fort could not shoot over the whole town, and there are few white soldiers there; but my men fear to be blown up in the air." "Yes," Frank said gravely.

"The danger might be great.

It is better that the Ashantis should keep away from the town.

But if the fever goes on as at present the army will melt away." "Ten thousand more men are coming down when the rains are over.

The king says that something must be done.