Either the oxen will be seized for stores, or the Boers will cut them off.

The fellow must be either desperate or mad." "In a fright, I should say," said West.

"I don't think he would stomach the fighting." "Oh, it's all nonsense! The report this evening was that the Boers are closing round us fast.

He'll be stopped by one side or the other.
Norton ought to know of this, though." "I daresay he does know already," said West; "for he told me the other day that he was keeping his eye on our friend." "So he did," said Ingleborough thoughtfully.

"He has some idea of catching him trying to communicate with the enemy.