Springing at the throats of two of the negroes, they brought them to the ground.

One of the dogs was instantly disposed of by Gerald; who, placing his pistol to its ear, blew out its brains.

Ned fell upon the other with his sword and, the negroes joining him, speedily beat it down and slew it.
The diversion, however, had enabled the Spaniards to get upon their horses; and they now galloped off, at full speed, among the trees..