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Rh fired back at them, but none took effect. Then the Americans fired, and two of the Filipinos were wounded, one mortally.

"See, two of the enemy are running in a semicircle," said Gilbert, presently. "What does that mean?"

"They are after those horses!" answered the major. "Come, we'll cut them off." And away he ran, with Gilbert at his heels. The others were about to follow, but had to turn their attention to the remaining Filipinos, and soon the major and the lieutenant found themselves alone.

As the two officers came out on a side road, they heard a calling in the field, which was separated from the road by a tall hedge. Pushing the bushes aside, they made out two Filipino officers in the act of mounting two of the horses which had been tethered at the spot.

"Surrender!" cried the major, and aimed a shot with his pistol, while Gilbert did the same. Two shots came back in return, and then one of the officers leaped into the saddle.

The second officer tried to follow, but before he could mount, Major Morris was upon him. The major's pistol was now empty, and so was that of