If you had hit him, they could have sent another off close to the opposite side of the valley.

There is no doubt as to what he has gone for.

You see, they have lost six killed and one wounded, and they must know that they have not the slightest chance of taking this hut.

I have no doubt that he has ridden back to bring down the infantry from the fort.

From the number of huts round the gate, and the sound of talking, I should think there were fifty or sixty at least--perhaps a hundred.
"If they send down fifty, we shall have sharp work.