Blow after blow was showered upon him, so quickly that he could do no more than ward them off and wait his opportunity.

He heard Surajah fire two more shots in quick succession; then Ibrahim suddenly dashed forward and cut down his opponent, and then furiously engaged another, who was on the point of attacking him from behind.

Dick drew his remaining pistol, and shot the man through the head.
He had then time to look round.
Both Surajah's shots had told, and he was now defending himself against the assaults of two others, who were pressing him hard, while a third stood irresolute a short distance away.

Dick rushed to Surajah's assistance.

As he did so, the third man fled.
"After him, Ibrahim!" Dick shouted.