The Arabs, of whom there were about one hundred armed to the teeth, seemed firm in their decision; so was I.When I pointed to my armed men, who were by this time landing, they pointed with the same significant gestures to their armed men.

At this critical moment, my first lieutenant, seeing that something was wrong, fired a shell right over our heads to intimidate the Arabs, and the result showed that it had that effect.

The deer was lying on the beach.

I ordered the marines to form a cordon round him, and the sailors to bring up the boat stretchers on which to lay the animal.

When all was ready I gave the command to carry it away and put it in the boat.