They were nowise abashed, entered a house unbidden, and were made welcome with obvious reserve.

The rain clearing off, they set forth westward, deeper into the heart of the enemies' position.

Three or four young men ran some way before them, doubtless to give warning; and Leary, with his indomitable taste for mischief, kept inquiring as he went after "the high chief" Tamasese.

The line of the beach was one continuous breastwork; some thirty odd iron cannon of all sizes and patterns stood mounted in embrasures; plenty grape and canister lay ready; and at every hundred yards or so the German flag was flying.

The numbers of the guns and flags I give as I received them, though they test my faith.