In that way some might escape, but the suffering and hardships of the women and children would be terrible." "I agree with you," Mr.Hunter said; "such a journey would be frightful to contemplate, and I don't think, in our case, that my wife could possibly perform such a journey; still, some might do so.

At any rate, I think the chances are better than they would be were we to ride out in a body.

I should suggest, Major, when the crisis seems to be approaching--that is, when it is clear that we can't defend ourselves much longer--it would be fair that each should be at liberty to try to get out and make down the country." "Certainly," the Major agreed; "we are in a position of men on board a sinking ship with the boats gone; we should try to the end to save the ship, but when all hope of doing that is over, each may try to get to shore as he best can.

As long as the house can be defended, all must remain and bear their share in the struggle, but when we decide that it is but a question of hours, all who choose will be at liberty to try to escape." "It will be vastly more difficult then than now," Captain Forster said; "Bathurst made his way out tonight without difficulty, but they will be a great deal more vigilant when they know we cannot hold out much longer.

I don't see how it would be possible for women and children to get through them." "We might then adopt your scheme, to a certain extent, Forster," Major Hannay said.