The signal was given, and the head wagons of the train began to deploy in a circle.

The ground favoured the evolution, and, from long practice, it was accomplished without a hitch, so that when the forty wagons were finally halted they formed a circle.

All was bustle and orderly confusion.

Many women, all tired-faced and dusty like my mother, emerged from the wagons.

Also poured forth a very horde of children.