Without more ado the squad scattered and began the ascent, each man eyeing the ground eagerly.
Occasionally those nearest the centre would pause and point to a track.
"The good Lord help us!" murmured Ridgeway.
Both were fascinated by the approach of the savages.

It was not until they were within a hundred feet of them that Hugh bethought himself and drew her back, entirely out of sight.

At least, he thought she could not be seen, but he was mistaken.

A portion of her white dress protruded, and a triumphant yell announced the fact that it had met the eyes of a searcher.

Wondering what had caused the sudden yell, Hugh peered around the corner of the rock, and to his dismay found the whole band staring at their hiding place.
"They have seen us," he cried.