The Major examined the work through a pair of field glasses.
"You are doing well," he said presently; "I have seen several of them fall, and there is a lot of confusion among them; they will soon get tired of that game." Slowly and irregularly the guns were run out again, and the fire of the defenders was redoubled to prevent them from taking aim.

Only one shot hit the house this time, the others all going overhead.

The fire of the enemy became slower and more irregular, and at the end of an hour ceased almost entirely.
"Doctor," the Major said, "I will get you and Farquharson to turn your attention to some fellows there are in that high tree over there.

They command us completely, and many of their bullets have struck on the terrace behind us.

It would not be safe to move across to the stairs now.