Since then there have been three bands of robbers, each band being! estimated at about 250 strong. All of them occupied the south of the Yellow River, but as the river wat frozen they were able to cross over to the north bank in a few moments.
It was therefore very necessary to act prudently though the authorities always took the attitude that the regular troops were in pursuit of the brigands, that they had encircled them and were on the point of exterminating them, Such was the situation when the village of Oukiuniouyaotze was at-tucked and, profiting by the darkness, brought about by a yellow dust storm nearly 400 brigands gained the outskirts of the village. The company of soldiers who were mounted on guard' stood their ground with tenacity during a good deal of fighting which lasted for three hours and which ended in the desperadoes being driven off. The Intter, however, played havoc with the villagers and after their de-jure it was found that 10 houses had been burnt and that 23 horses had been stolen, The object of their visit was to try and take prisoner Father Ooost to provide a companion for Father De Clippele, and also dis-farm the protection ary corps.
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