Fortunately they fought pluckily, and when at last they gave way they left, I should say, at least a third of their number behind them.
"We did not stop to count.

I sent a small party at full speed along the path, so as to keep them on the run, and then marched on here without further molestation.
"And now, about yourself; how on earth have you managed to get in ?" "Well, sir, I can tell it in a few words.

The current took us to the opposite shore.

We lay concealed under the bushes overhanging the bank, and could hear the enemy talking behind the screen.

On the following day the voices ceased, and we made our way up to the camp; and found, as we expected, that you had gone and, as we guessed, the Ashantis had set off in pursuit.