Tell them to fire the moment they discover an ambush.

I don't suppose they will hit anybody, but we want the warning." With two horsemen three or four hundred yards to the front, two more an equal distance in the rear, and, when the ground permitted, one on either flank, the train continued its journey.

Every wagon-driver and muleteer had a weapon of some sort always at hand.

The four soldiers marched a few rods in advance, for the ground behind had already been explored, while that ahead might contain enemies.

The precautions were extraordinary; but Thurstane constantly trembled for Clara.