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Updated: June 20, 2025
Fifty natives howling wildly had thrown themselves around the house of the Datto Hakkut and had opened fire on the soldiers by the time that Hal and his few men reached the spot. "Fight your way through 'em, men!" commanded Hal. "Bring your men back, Sergeant!" shouted Captain Freeman in Hal's ear. "We've got the Gatling ready. I'll show you something better." Swiftly the regulars dodged back.
During the night there were three assaults against the force on the hill, though none of them were desperately fought. "Hakkut is going to adopt a new trick of keeping us awake day and night," muttered Captain Freeman grimly. The next day there was more annoying firing against the trenches, though the Moros had learned their lesson too well to attempt any rushes during daylight.
Within the hour several of the former Moro laborers on the plantation returned. They reported that the Datto Hakkut and some three hundred men were on the march, miles away and evidently headed for the mountains. "These men are honest and loyal, Lieutenant," explained Mr. Seaforth. "They are my regular laborers.
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