The chief went forward rapidly and checked the advancing figures, preparing them for what was to follow.

The entire company prostrated itself in good form.
With the horde of stupefied recruits at their heels, the white people at length entered the village, which nestled against the hillside.

Hundreds of dark, almost naked, savages rushed from the shadows, the news of the great visitation having spread like wildfire.

By the time the halt was made in front of a large, odd-looking structure, her Ladyship was so overcome with excitement that she could hardly stand.

Ridgeway caught her as she staggered from her improvised litter.