They then went for the pieces of squared timber, brought them from the
saw-pit to the cottage, and very soon fitted them to the doors and
windows, so as to prevent several men, with using all their strength,
from forcing them open.
"That will do," said Humphrey; "and now get me the small saw, Pablo,
and I will cut a hole or two to fire through."
It was dark before they had finished, and then they made all fast, and
went to Pablo's room for the arms, which they got ready for service,
and loaded.
"Now we are all ready, Alice, so let us have our supper," said
Humphrey. "We will make a fight for it, and they shall not get in so
easily as they think."
After they had had their supper, Humphrey said the prayers, and told
his sisters to go to bed.
"Yes, Humphrey, we will go to bed, but we will not undress, for if
they come, I must be up to help you. I can load a gun, you know, and
Edith can take them to you as fast as I load them. Won't you, Edith?"
"Yes, I will bring you the guns, Humphrey, and you shall shoot them,"
replied Edith.
Humphrey kissed his sisters, and they went to their room. He then put
a light in the chimney, that he might not have to get one in case the
robbers came, and then desired Pablo to go and lie down on his bed, as
he intended to do the same.
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