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The Intendant is only a humdrum civilian, who on hearing of our

project will certainly be afraid, and everything will be brought

to light. An inglorious death is no worthy fate for valiant

warriors.' All then agreed to do as he wished. Accordingly, as

soon as night came on, he and his little band quickly made their

way to the barbarian camp. A strong gale was blowing at the time.

Pan Ch'ao ordered ten of the party to take drums and hide behind

the enemy's barracks, it being arranged that when they saw flames

shoot up, they should begin drumming and yelling with all their

might. The rest of his men, armed with bows and crossbows, he

posted in ambuscade at the gate of the camp. He then set fire to

the place from the windward side, whereupon a deafening noise of

drums and shouting arose on the front and rear of the Hsiung-nu,

who rushed out pell-mell in frantic disorder.