The shaman was listening, and from time to time grunting assent to Tyope's explanations.
Suddenly the shrubbery in front rattled, and moved violently, as though deer were endeavouring to tear through it at full speed.

At the same time there arose in that very west which had been so still, and close upon the two men, a fearful war-whoop uttered by many voices.

Like wildfire this threatening howl spread to the west; it seemed to run along an arc of a circle from the northwest to the south.

The warriors in front came running back in dismay.

Many of them were already wounded.
One reached the spot where the commander and the shaman were standing spell-bound.