Throwing down the rifle which he had just discharged, and drawing his long knife, he rushed at them.
"Dodge him, Hawtry, dodge him.

Get hold of the rifle.

I will get a stick from the fire." The boys separated, one going each way.

The Spaniard, still bewildered by the stunning blow he had received, hesitated a moment, and then rushed at Jack, who darted round the fire.

Hawtry seized the rifle, and with the butt-end attacked the Spaniard, who turned to defend himself.