But the Ogula, who knew their habits, were waiting for them, so that presently they withdrew, carrying off their wounded and leaving about fifty dead upon the ground.

As soon as he was quite sure that the enemy were all gone, Jeekie, armed with a large battle-axe, went off to inspect these fallen soldiers.

Alan, who was helping the Ogula wounded, wondered why he took so much interest in them.

Half an hour later his curiosity was satisfied, for Jeekie returned with over twenty heavy gold rings, torques, and bracelets slung over his shoulder.
"Where did you get those, Jeekie ?" he asked.
"Off poor chaps that peg out just now, Major.

Remember Asiki soldiers nearly always wear these things and that they no more use to them.