It means no more than that; and I reckon that they are trying to encourage themselves fully as much as to frighten us.

However, we shall soon see.

If they can fight as well as they can scream, they certainly will get no answering shouts from us.

The English bulldog fights silently, and bite as hard as he will, you will hear little beyond a low growl.

Now, my men," he said, turning to his archers, "methinks the heathen are about to begin in earnest.