There was a stampede among the horses, and two of them, Billy's and Connie's, had broken loose and were careering down the gully.

We ran as quick as lightning to the others for fear they might also free themselves and follow.

I caught Brownie by the bridle and soothed him as well as I could; but he was very excited and trembling, and kept sniffing.

Then I saw what had frightened him, for a puff of wind brought a puff of smoke with it, and ahead of us I saw a dark column whirl up towards the sky.

Even the youngest child who's lived in the bush knows what that means.