"They'll look for him," said Henry, "but whenever they come to a place he won't be there."
"They can't besiege us here," said Paul, "and catch Shif'less Sol at the same time. But I think we ought to remove the body of that fallen warrior at the door. I don't like to see it there."
"Neither do I," said Long Jim, and stepping forward he lifted the slain man in his arms and tossed him as far as he could down the side of the hill. They heard the body rolling and crashing some distance through the grass and bushes, and they shuddered.
"I hated to do it," said Long Jim, "but it had to be done. Besides, they'll get it now and take it away."
"You look for no other attempt tonight?" said Paul.
"No," said Henry. "They've lost too many men. They may try to starve us out."
"Now you an' Jim take your naps," said Silent Tom, "while me an' Paul keep the watch till day."
"All right," said Henry, "but I want to wait eight or ten minutes."
"What fur?"
"You'll see—or rather you'll hear."