Then, soon after dark, lights began to appear, just out of range, both up and down the pass; but it was probable that the fight would be resumed as soon as it was daylight again.
Two-thirds of the men were now set at liberty to take what rest and refreshment they could, the remaining third being upon sentry-duty, ready to give the alarm should a night attack be attempted; but of this there was little probability.
Taking advantage of not being on sentry-duty, I made my way to the niche in the mountain-side which had been taken for hospital purposes, and here found Denham rolled up in a horseman's cloak and sleeping peacefully.

I felt his forehead gently, and then his wrists and hands, to find all cool and comfortable; but I knew I must not wake him.

Just then a figure close by stirred, and I started, for a voice said, "He's asleep." "Yes, I know," I replied; "but has he been awake ?" "Yes; an hour ago." "How did he seem ?" I asked.
"Said it hurt him a deal, just as if his ribs were broken.

Ah! he doesn't know what pain is." "Do you ?" I said.
"Rather!" said the man.

"One of their bullets went right through my thigh just about six inches below my hip.