“Quite right,” said the Colonel; “they will not forget it, nor rest till they have had revenge.”
“But look at their losses last night,” said the Major.
“I do,” replied the Colonel; “but men are plentiful up here in the hills, and they all belong to a fighting race. If they were not fighting with us they would be among themselves, and it is the education of their boys: being taught to fight.”
“Then you think they’ll renew their attacks, sir?” said Roberts.
“I feel sure of it, and they must find us more upon the qui vive next time. I feel ashamed for allowing myself to be such an easy victim to their cunning ruse.”
“Never mind now,” said the Major; “it has furnished us with a fine supply of fresh meat.”
“Yes,” said the Colonel sadly; “but at a heavy cost of wounded men.”