After a few shots had been fired from the house the fire of the defenders ceased, the men within not daring to protrude the rifles through the loopholes, as every such appearance was instantly followed by a couple of shots from the corn patch.
"Give me one of those axes," the sheriff said.

"Now, Withers, do you make a rush with me to the door.

Get your rifle loaded before you start, and have your revolver handy in your belt.

Now, Captain Wingfield, do you and the other two keep a sharp lookout at the loopholes, and see that they don't get a shot at us as we run.

Now, Withers!" and the sheriff ran forward.