“All right, sir.—I heard these wretches say they were coming on.”
“Lost, eh?” said Mr Raydon.
“Yes, sir. I’ve been wandering for hours.”
“We were in search of you, and drew back to let these men go by. You hear his story, Grey?”
“Yes, sir. Quite right. He would lose his way in the dark. What orders?”
“His plan will be the best,” said Mr Raydon. “Gordon, finding you in such company made me suspicious.”
“You always do suspect me, sir,” I said, bitterly.
“Silence, and come along. Grey, I shall wait till they are close up, and about to make their attempt; then at the word, fire and load again. They will be taken by surprise, and think they are between two parties. The surprise may be sufficient. If not it will alarm those within.”
“And then?”
“Be ready to fire again, or make for the far side. We must get in there. Forward! I’ll lead.”