The Indian method of warfare was in this case far the best. They remained strictly under cover.
All was quiet on the bluff above.
But it was not by any means likely that the foe were inactive.
The great danger now was that they would continue to slip away deeper into the hills and reach some inaccessible hiding place.
Our rescuers waited as long as seemed consistent with safety.
Then Frank said:
“I think we’d better make a break, Barney.”
“All roight, sorr,” replied the Celt. “Do yez think it safe?”
“We must use caution. It may be possible that they are trying to draw us from our hiding place.”
“So I thought, sorr.”