As soon as I can see that you are far enough ahead to gain the hill, before they can overtake you again, I shall follow you with the company; but mind, should I not do so, you must take the command of the two battalions, cross the mountains, and join Beresford." He galloped on to Macwitty, who was riding in the rear, and repeated the order to him.
"Well, Colonel, let me stop behind with the company, instead of yourself." "No, no, Macwitty.

It is the post of danger and, as commanding officer, I must take it.

It is a question of saving the two battalions at the cost of the company, and there is no doubt as to the course to be taken.

Do you ride on at once, and take your post at the rear of the company ahead of this, and keep them steady.
Here come their cavalry down again on the flank." There was another charge, three or four heavy volleys, and then the French drew off again.

The bullets of their infantry were now whistling overhead.
"A hundred yards farther," Terence shouted, "and then we will face them." In front lay an upheaval of rock, stretching almost like a wall across the line they were following.