They mighthave if their ammunition supply had been greater; as it was, they wereholding off till they were nearer, and could aim their fire. It is quite explicit. There's another question that bothers me though. From there hecould see no sign of defenses facing north, which fitted the report by thetwo scouts.
Each of them, Jil-Zat was saying, has mastered all his lessons, and allthe skills so far addressed-mastered them very thoroughly. The battalion might be camped just ahead; a hundred yards on, he might be challenged by asentry. There was hot tea though-melted snow boiled with fex buds tomake a brew that was hot, bitter with tannin, and rich in vitamins. From there he had a view of thetroops moving south along the road.
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