He needed to give them no advice.

Accustomed to tribal war, the men were perfectly competent to carry out the work.
There were but three towers capable of defence, and in these the whole of the villagers were now gathered.

Men and women alike worked at the defences.

Their sheep and cattle were driven into the exterior line, and were only allowed to go out to graze under a strong guard.
A fortnight passed before there were any signs of the enemy, and then a dark mass was seen approachingg.

The cattle were hastily driven in, and the men gathered behind the hedge.