The shots came from the loopholes less frequently, and presently ceased altogether.
"I would give a good deal to know what they are up to," Dick said, after a long pause.
"Shall I look through the loophole ?" Surajah asked.
"Certainly not.

There will be a man standing at each of them, waiting in expectation of our taking a look out." "But there are none in front," Surajah said.
"That is more than we can say.

They have not been firing on that side, but they may have men there now.

No, we will leave well alone, Surajah.

The longer they delay, the better for us.
"Keep your eye on the top of the wall, as well as on the window.