If it burn two hours, that will mean an enemy with great plunder.

Others of the Beni Harb will come; there will be gathering of the tribes.

That fire must not burn, _M'alme!_" "Nor must the Beni Harb live!" To the major: "Collect a dozen lethal guns and bring them to me!" When the guns were at hand, the Master apportioned them between Leclair, Rrisa, and himself.

With the one apiece they already had, each man carried five of the guns, in pockets and in belt.

The small remaining stock of lethal pellets were distributed and the weapons fully loaded.
"In three minutes, Major," said the Master, "we leave these lines.
Ten minutes after that, open a scattering fire, all along the trench.
Shoot high, so as to be sure we are not hit." "Ah, a barrage, sir ?" the major exclaimed.
"Not in the least.