Some entered the abandoned houses whose doors the dragoons had forced in order to utilize the upper floors.

All seemed satisfied to be able to rest, even though they might soon have to fight.

The officer went from group to group giving his orders.

They must not fire till he gave the word.
Don Marcelo watched these preparations with the immovability of surprise.

So rapid and noiseless had been the apparition of the stragglers that he imagined he must still be dreaming.