There was still a desperate struggle going on on the ground.
"Here, lads," Ralph said to two of his men.

"Secure this red fellow, he is their leader.

One of you bring a torch here." The light was brought.

It was seen that the man who had sprung upon the Red Captain's back had pinioned his arms to his sides, and held them there in spite of the efforts of the ruffian to free himself.

Two of the soldiers took off their belts and fastened them together, passed them between the back of the man and his captor, and then strapped his arms firmly to his side.