Already twelve shots had been fired, and not one had failed to take effect.
With a cry of consternation they fled down the street, leaving the ground in front of the fatal door strewn with bodies.
The defenders instantly set about the work of recharging their firearms.

They were not interrupted, but presently an irregular fire opened upon them, from the jungle that had taken the place of the garden between the opposite houses.
"We may as well lie down at full length," Dick said, setting the example.

"There is no use in running risks.

You keep that side, and listen attentively.

It is likely enough that they will work round behind, next time, and try the windows.