British soldiers might do it, but not these fellows.

They can only enter two abreast and, with a dozen spear points facing them, what can they do?
I thought that I would just come up and tell you it was all right.

It will take them five minutes, at least, to pile up stones level with the doorway." Stanley again joined those below.

Meinik, the trooper, and one of the Burmese were to form the first line; the four other Burmese were to stand behind, with their spears, between the men in front; the two guards with their muskets, and the boys were to act as a reserve.

Stanley had armed himself with one of the axes, and was to stand by the side of the entrance so that, if the spearmen were pressed back, and any of the assailants succeeded in passing the entrance, he would strike them down.
Presently, there was a silence outside.
"Keep well back," he said.