Then he squirmed round on his stomach and took up a position ten feet away.

Of course those who still carried loaded guns discharged them at the bundle of rags, whereupon Jenks thrust his rifle beyond the edge of the rock and leaned over.
Three Dyaks fell before the remainder made up their minds to run.

Once convinced, however, that running was good for their health, they moved with much celerity.

The remaining cartridges in the magazine slackened the pace of two of their number.

Jenks dropped the empty weapon and seized another.