CHAPTER X.
THE BATTLE ON THE SEYBI Constant dangers develop one's watchfulness and keenness of perception.
We did not take off our clothes nor unsaddle our horses, tired as we were.

I put my Mauser inside my coat and began to look about and scrutinize the people.

The first thing I discovered was the butt end of a rifle under the pile of pillows always found on the peasants' large beds.

Later I noticed the employees of our host constantly coming into the room for orders from him.

They did not look like simple peasants, although they had long beards and were dressed very dirtily.