I will take command of one of these companies, Gerald of the other.
"Do you," he said to the negro, "follow with the last.

Keep out of their reach; but occasionally, after they have passed, fire arrows among the rear guard.
"Do you, cacique, make your way to the leading column.

See that they choose the most difficult gorges; and give, as far as possible, the appearance of hurry to their flight, so as to encourage the Spaniards to follow." These tactics were faithfully carried out.

All day the Spaniards followed, as they believed, close upon the footsteps of the flying foe; but from time to time, from strong advantage spots, arrows were rained upon them, great rocks thundered down, and wild yells rang through the forest.

Before, however, they could ascend the slopes and get hand to hand with their enemy, these had retreated, and all was silent as the grave in the woods.
Perplexed, harassed, and somewhat awe-struck by these new and inexplicable tactics; and having lost many men, by the arrows and stones of the enemy, the two troops gathered at nightfall in an open glade.