"Must go like this." "But the Boers will come after us as soon as they see us." "Um?
Yes; but can't see us yet.

When Doppie see us Boss Denham see us too, and come along o' fighting boys." "Yes; I had half-forgotten that," I replied.

Not thinking of anything more to say, I trudged on.

At last, as the light grew stronger, Joeboy turned to me to say: "Boss Val see Doppie now ?" I looked back in the direction of the enemy's lines and shaded my eyes; but nothing was discernible.
"I can't see them yet," I said.
"Um?
No.

Joeboy can.