On the Trail of Geronimo — page 184: what you’re looking at

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172 ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. The Apache, recognizing the point whence came the voice, looked up, but all the troopers were beyond sight behind the planking. The next instant the leader raised his rifle and fired toward the spot. Dick plainly heard the thud of the bullet, as it was imbedded in the plank in front of his face, dangerously near the small hole through which he was peering. But he made no answer. Then the other warriors emptied their guns in rapid succession, and began spurring their animals on a gallop around the building, speedily coming back to the front and halting as before. ‘“ Lootenant,” said Windstrom, “ this is a mighty good time for us to fire off our guns.” “ Wait afew minutes till I see what they mean to do.” It was clear the Apaches had their thoughts on the archway, but they were not quite ready to dash through it. They must have wondered why the women folks did not reply from some of the windows on the roof of the house. They were anxious to learn what reception they had to count upon in case of attack. Lieutenant Whitcomb studied the conduct of eConniclooolkks (C(O)