Still farther two bodies of Russian horse, each nearly equal in strength to the Italians, were seen.

There was a movement among the Sardinian horse.

They formed into two bodies and dashed at the Russians.

There was a cloud of dust, swords could be seen flashing in the sun, a confused melee for a minute or two, and then the Russians broke and rode across the plain, pursued by the Sardinians.
"A very pretty charge," Mr.Myers said.

"Now we'll go in and look at the house.