As we have not been firing at them for some time, they will probably think we are short of ammunition.

Let us show them that our pouches are still pretty full! We must drive them farther away for, if we do not, we shall get it hot when we go down to join the rear guard.

Begin with a volley, and then continue with independent firing, at four hundred yards." The tribesmen were standing up against the skyline.
"Now, be careful.

At this distance, everyone ought to bring down his man." Although that was not accomplished, a number of men were seen to fall, and the rest retired out of sight.

Presently heads appeared, as the more resolute crawled back to the edge of the crest; and a regular duel now ensued.