Hence, ere we burn!" Now they ran towards the fence, and as they went men joined them to the number of ten, half awakened, fear-stricken, armed--some with spears, some with clubs--and for the most part naked.

They sped on together towards the fence of the town that was now but a ring of fire, Umslopogaas and Galazi in front, each holding the Lily by a hand.

They neared the fence--from without came the shouts of the Slayers--lo! it was afire.

Nada shrank back in fear, but Umslopogaas and Galazi dragged her on.

They rushed at the blazing fence, smiting with axe and club.