Then he had a fleeting glimpse of brown bodies as all the warriors descended rapidly.

Anyone of the three might have fired with good aim, but they did not raise their rifles.

Since their enemies were retreating they would let them retreat.
"They're all back in the valley now," said the hunter after a little while, "and they'll think a lot before they try the steep ascent a second time.

Now it's a question of patience, and they hope we'll become so weak from thirst that we'll fall into their hands." "Tandakora and his warriors would be consumed with anger if they knew of our spring," said Tayoga.
"They'll find out about it soon," said Robert.
"I think not," said Tayoga.

"I noticed when I was at the fountain that the rivulet ran back into the cliff about a hundred feet below, and one can see the water only from the crest.