“I think it was two, uncle; but I’m not sure, for they darted from bush to bush, and were in sight and out again directly.”
“And you, German?”
“Oh, I saw ’em first, sir, just as Master ’Temus says, running and dodging from bush to tree, so as to keep out of sight.”
“But how many did you see?”
Can’t say for certain, sir; but I don’t think there was more’n six.
The captain hesitated for a few moments, then, as if decided what to do, he spoke.
“Keep on, and make for the tree. Have you the gun handy?”
“Yes, sir, close to my elber.”
“Loaded.”
“That she is, sir. Double dose o’ big shot.”