BACK AT THE FRONT Aroused by the sound of the sentry's musket, the Russian soldiers rushed to their windows and doors and opened a scattering fire, which was heavily responded to by the Poles.

The midshipmen with their party ran hastily down the village.

There were two sentries over the boats, but these, alarmed by the din in the village and the sight of the approaching figures, fired their muskets and fled.

Dick uttered a low exclamation.
"What is the matter, Dick?
are you hit ?" "Yes," Dick said.

"My arm is broken.