As to the Maltese, he took advantage of the opportunity and left the castle.
Pascal, no longer hearing any sound, arose and went to the window. The siege had been converted into a blockade; a guard was placed at every opening, and the men who performed this duty had sheltered themselves from the bandit’s fire behind carts and barrels. It was evident that a new plan for carrying on the campaign had been adopted.
“So it seems they intend to starve us out,” observed Bruno.
“The dogs!” exclaimed Ali.
“Do not insult the poor beasts who died while defending us, call them men—men!” said Bruno, smiling sarcastically.
“Father!” said Ali.
“Well, my boy,” said Bruno, kindly.
“Do you not see?” said Ali.
“What?” asked Bruno.
“That light!”