The windows on the other side of the shanty enabled him to see that there were two rows of berths, each backing against the other.

There were two in each tier, and he judged that the barrack would accommodate forty-eight men.
He retained his place at the window in order to discover any movement made by a sleeper that would inform him whether or not the berths were occupied.

If there were any soldiers there, they were as quiet as statues; but while he was watching for a movement, he heard a decided snore.

There was at least one man there, and he continued to hear his sonorous breathing as long as he remained at the window, which was the first on the side of the shanty.
[Illustration: Christy walked the whole length of the shanty.] Christy decided to push the investigation still farther, and he went to a window in the middle of the building.

He regarded the berths with attention for a few minutes, but he could perceive no movement.