The sudden terror which had smitten them when the silent house burst into death flames, had somewhat worn off, and a desire for revenge succeeded.

I could see the officers passing back and forth talking and gesticulating.

A dozen troopers under a flag of truce came forward to pick up the wounded, and without even challenging we permitted them to do their work.

The house remained quiet, sombre, silent, nothing showing but the dark barrels of our carbines.

The infantry battalion at the gate moved against the left of the cavalry, and couriers were despatched to hurry up more.