Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 42
I led my men in thisdirection. When we were about half way severalvolleys were fired at us by the natives lying inambush, one charge just grazing my head ; and,from the thick cover, spears were hurled, whichstuck quivering in the beaten ground. The sharpcrack of our Snider rifles, however, soon… … AFRICAN CirAlR. This was soon silenced by a volley from mymen, and we entered the enemys village. Allthe inhabitants had fled at our approach ; therewas not a soul to be seen, but from the skirtingwoods rose little puffs of smoke, followed by loud,re-echoing reports from overcharged…
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