There are still a large number of empty bags on hand.
We shall want them for all the lower windows and doors, and the more there are of them the better; and we must also keep a supply in readiness to make a retrenchment if they should breach the wall.

Now, Mr.Hunter, as soon as you have made out your list my watch can go on duty, and I should advise the others to turn in without delay." When the ladies were informed that half the men were going on watch, Mrs.Doolan said, "I have an amendment to propose, Major.

Women's ears are just as keen as men's, and I propose that we supply the sentries on the roof.

I will volunteer for one." The whole of the ladies at once volunteered.
"There is no occasion for so many," Mrs.Doolan said; "and I propose that tonight, at any rate, I should take the first watch with one of the Miss Hunters, and that Miss Hannay and the other should take the second.

That will leave all the gentlemen available for the watch in the inclosure." The proposal was agreed to, and in a short time the first watch had taken their station, and the rest of the garrison lay down to rest.
The night passed off quietly.