I ordered my men to return the fire, and at the first crack of their rifles the wild men were greatly scared and ran off into the tall grass; I believe that it is the first time the wild men have ever heard a rifle shot.
We have taken possession of a high bank where I have ordered the men to begin work on a trench.
The raft is now on its way to your camp, and I want you to rush over the cannon and baggage as soon as possible, for I fully expect the wild men to attack us before long.
I am sending this note by our brave aviator so you can have things ready to load on the raft when it arrives.
Respectfully yours,
THE GENERAL,
Commander in Chief of the Teenie Weenie Army.
P. S.—I forgot to say that none of my men was hurt in the battle except the Dunce, who was badly scared by being shot through the hat.
“Yes, sir,” saluted the Turk, and springing onto the back of the airplane he quickly flew out of sight over the water.
