That seemed to suit Anazeh perfectly, for his eyes lit up with satisfaction.

Evidently being excluded from the council was his meat and drink.

He gave no order, but rode forward and his men followed as a snake's tail follows its head, four abreast, each man holding his rifle as best suited him; that gave them a much more warlike appearance than if they had imitated the western model of exact conformity.
We rode down-street toward the castle at a walk, between very interested spectators who knew enough to make way without being told.

And at the castle gate we were challenged by a man on foot, who commanded about twice our number of armed guards.
"The hour is passed," he announced.

"The order is to admit no late-comers." "Who gives orders to me ?" Anazeh retorted.
"It was agreed by all the notables." "I did not agree.