The Dyaks have all gone." Nevertheless Jenks waited.

There was nothing to gain by being too precipitate.

A false step now might undo the achievements of many weeks.
Mir Jan was dancing about beneath in a state of wild excitement.
"They have seen the Dyaks running to their sampans, sahib," he yelled, "and the second boat is being pulled in that direction.

Yet another has just left the ship." A translation made Iris excited, eager to go down and see these wonders.
"Better wait here, dearest," he said.

"The enemy may be driven back in this direction, and I cannot expose you to further risk.