They will only throw away their fire in the dark without it." He soon returned, and when all the fore and back sights had been rubbed by the phosphorus the firing recommenced, and the Doctor sent Wilson down with the phosphorus to the men on the platforms facing the threatened point.
Bathurst was returning, after having given the message to Captain Doolan, when Mrs.Hunter met him in the passage.

She put her hand kindly on his shoulder.
"Now, Mr.Bathurst, if you will take my advice you will remain quietly here.

The Doctor tells me they are going to open fire, and it is not the least use your going there exposing yourself to be shot when you know that you will be of no use.

You showed us yesterday that you could be of use in other ways, and I have no doubt you will have opportunities of doing so again.

I can assure you none of us will think any the worse of you for not being able to struggle against a nervous affliction that gives you infinite pain.