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Rh "It is, Larry; but take care, or you'll keel over," answered the older brother, and shortly after this Larry had to withdraw, too weak to stand longer upon his feet in that blazing sun.

Gradually the rebels were forced back, until they broke and ran, some in the direction of the Laguna de Bay, and others straight into the jungle to the southward. The Americans continued their march onward, and at nightfall went into temporary camp in a field just outside of Las Piñas, which is located on Manila Bay, midway between the capital and where the Peninsula of Cavité joins the mainland.

"That's pretty good work for one day," said Gilbert, when it was over. "Phew I how hot it was." He caught Ben by the hand. "I owe you a good deal, old fellow."

"It seems to me that you and Larry stood it wonderfully well," replied the young captain. "Why, ten of my men were knocked out by the heat."

"Six of our company are down—two quite badly knocked out, too. I wonder what the rebels will do next?"

"They'll scoot—as they always do," put in Major Morris, who stood near. "Even such a skilful officer as General Lawton can't bag them, it seems."