Almost as Sam spoke, the three listeners heard a shrill whistle, and immediately the enemy began mounting.

Some of them were evidently drunk, and could hardly get on their horses, but were assisted by the others.

But very shortly they were all clear off, heading to the northwest.
"Now we may go down, and see what destruction has been done," said Alice.

"Who would have thought to see such times as these!" "Stay a little," said the Doctor, "and let us watch these gentlemen's motions.

Where can they be going nor'-west--straight on to the mountains ?" "I am of opinion," said Sam, "that they are going to lie up in one of the gullies this evening.