Then he threw his own rifle to his shoulder and fired.
But the bullet was sent into the air.
The shot had the effect upon the barbarians that Frank had hoped it would.
They halted in terror.
The flash and report was something which they could not understand.
“Now!” cried Frank. “All fire into the air!”
The volley was given.
The deafening report was too much for the barbarians.
They turned and fled incontinently.
“Now!” cried Frank. “Quick!”