Presently, when I give the word, loosen the bar of the door-board, then crouch by the hole and utter a low cry of fear, calling to the man on guard for help.

He will enter and see me, whereon you can creep through the door-hole and wait without, leaving me to deal with him.

If I succeed I will be with you at once; if I fail, run to the stream and hoot like an owl, when Zinti, who is hidden there, will join you.

Then you must get out of the krantz as best you can.

Only one man watches the entrance, and if needful Zinti can shoot him.