I remember him now.

He was a good hunter and manager of the bullock-wagon we took up the country." "Yes, sir," I said eagerly; "and most useful in all ways." "Be able to forage a little for game--eh--if we run short of food ?" "Oh, yes, sir!" I cried.
"That will do, then; let him stay with us." Joeboy was straining his ears to catch every word, and I saw his face light up as he caught my eye, and he gave his assagai a flourish.
"Yes," said the Colonel dryly, for he had had his eye upon the big athletic black; "but tell him that he must obey orders, and not be getting up any fighting upon his own account." "He'll obey me, sir," I said, speaking so that Joeboy could hear; and he looked at me and nodded.
"That incident is over, then," said the Colonel sharply.

"Now, Mr Denham, take a dozen men and continue the advance.

We know now the meaning of last night's firing; but see what you can find out about the strength of the party holding the pass.

Be careful of your party.