Keep one of the latter in reserve.

We ought not to waste a shot; and if they lose ten men, I should think they will give up the attack on the door.
"Stand clear of it, Surajah.

They will probably fire into it before they charge--keep down below the level of the loopholes." Presently a volley of musketry was fired, and the door was riddled by bullets.

Then a number of figures sprang from between the two opposite houses, and rushed at the door.

Two of them carried a long, heavy beam.
Two shots flashed out in return, from the hut.