CHAPTER IV
A BATTLE UNDERGROUND
FIVE minutes passed; ten. The Wanderer was out of sight now beyond the trees. Ensign Stowell beckoned and his little command drew closer.
"We want those chaps," he said in low tones. "They've got a hiding place of some sort over there; probably a hut. There are six of us. Have you all got watches?"
Everyone nodded.
"Good. I'll go around to the further side, Jones will take the next post on the west, then Endicott. You stay here, Masters. Staples you will cut around to the east and Troy will go half-way. Five minutes by your watches from the time I start off you will all close in. Don't fire a shot until I give the word unless you are fired on. Then shoot to stop your man but not kill him. Make as little noise as you can, watch for your friends and don't mistake them for the men
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