“I tell you no. Come along with me, and let’s try and find out where they are.”
“Much too dark, Mass’ George, but I look all de same, try and fine em.”
“Quick then; come!”
We started off, creeping along silently close inside the great palisade, and stopping to listen from time to time.
We had left one of the parties that defended the palisade close to the far side of the gate behind for about twenty yards, when Pomp, who was first, suddenly stopped short, caught me by the wrist, and said softly—
“You listum. Injum dah.”
I placed my ear close to the paling, and stood for a few moments unable to make sure that the dull heavy rustling I heard meant anything; but at last I felt at one with my companion, for I felt convinced that a strong party was once more creeping up to the attack, and just to a spot where the sentries had not been placed.