Thet's their side of the fun.

Then, on the other hand, if we kin only manage to hold 'em back till after dark we maybe might creep away through the bush to take a hand in this little game.

Anyhow, it 's up to us to play it out to the limit.
Bless my eyes, if those lads ain't a-comin' up right now!" A half-dozen men were starting to climb the hillside, following a dim trail through the tangled underbrush.

Looking down upon them, it was impossible to distinguish their faces, but two among them, at least, carried firearms.

Mason stepped up on to the ore-dump where he could see better, and watched their movements closely.
"Hi, there!" he called, his voice harsh and strident.