“Of course not. Every one thought the plan splendid,” replied Denham.
“Then we’re going to try it?” I said.
“We’re going to do it,” cried my companion warmly; “but I don’t like giving up a rich gold-mine like this now we’ve found it.”
“No,” I said thoughtfully; “and, besides the gold, it is such a grand archaeological discovery.”
“Well, yes, I suppose it is,” replied Denham; “but I was thinking of the gold. I say, though, you’ll have to sit fast, squire—regularly grow to your saddle.”
“Of course; but I’m afraid we shall leave a lot of our poor fellows behind.”
“Not we,” cried Denham warmly. “Our fellows can ride, and there’ll be no firing. The Doppies won’t try to shoot for fear of hitting their own men, as it will be too dark for them to aim for us. Besides, we may steal through without being discovered.”
“Not likely,” I said. “They’ll be too cunning. Depend upon it, they’ll have vedettes out all along the line.”
“Then the vedettes had better look out, for those we meet when we charge through in column will be in a very awkward position.”
“Yes, very,” I said thoughtfully.