There is no saying what may happen after this battle has been fought." While they were talking, a sudden burst of firing, at a distance, was heard.
"Mackenzie's brigade is engaged!" Terence exclaimed.

"You had better get the men under arms, at once.

If the whole of Victor's command is upon them, they will have to fall back.
"When the men are ready, you may as well come a few hundred feet higher up the hill, with me.

Then you will see all over the country, and be in readiness to do anything that is wanted.

But it is not likely the French will attempt anything serious, today.