35 They came again. Over the ruins of the walls and the bodies of their dead, they charged. From the earthworks before them light cannon fire met them, and a few rifles here and there struck their lines. Suddenly, behind them, there were explosions. Their Cannoneers were struck by flying stones. Suddenly men poured from the tunnel mouths, and were on them before they could even realize what was happening.
36 They fought bravely, but they were simply overwhelmed. Many fell, the rest were taken prisoner. Those pieces that could still fire, in moments, were raining death on their makers. At the same time, barrels came rolling down the hill before them. Little Dog's timing was perfect! They were almost right on top of the barrels when they exploded. The stones they had been packed with did their work well.
37 Now, Red Serpent lit a rocket and let it whistle skyward. On both flanks his cannon opened fire. After three barrages his people charged.
38 Somewhere out on the battlefield, the enemy leader's head had been blown away. His men, in total confusion, didn't even know which way to run. First by ones, then, by tens they threw down their weapons.
39 The charging Children of Spirit had little to do but take prisoners, and there weren't that many to take. Seven out of ten of the enemy were dead or dying. One in ten was wounded, the rest were bewildered and confused, some so terrified they simply laid on the ground, crying like babes.
40 Red Serpent came out to view the damage. "The few that escaped," he thought, "will make their stories far worse than it was. The enemy will
be wondering tonight what this new weapon we have is!"
41 Their own losses had not even been worth