I expect that those rascally Croats have been reinforced, and are trying to find out whether we are still in our positions." "I will be back as soon as I can, sir." Fergus ran round to the low range of sheds in which their horses were stabled.
"Karl, are you there ?" he shouted.
"Yes, major," a voice said, close at hand.

"I am listening to all that firing." "Saddle up at once.

You may as well ride with me.

I am going to see what it is all about." A lantern was burning in the shed, and by its light Fergus and the orderly rapidly saddled the horses.
"You had better light two more lanterns, Karl.

Leave the one on the wall burning.