Ering." Mei Yao-ch`en says: "He who only sees the obv

breaks out inside to enemy's camp, respond at once with an attack from without. 7. (2) If there is
an outbreak of fire, but the enemy's soldiers remain quiet, bide
your time and do not attack. [The prime object of attacking with fire is to throw the
enemy into confusion. If this effect is not produced, it means that the
enemy is ready to receive us. Hence the necessity for caution.] 8.
(3) When the force of the flames
has reached its height, foll ow it up with an attack, if that is practicable; if not,
stay where you are. [Ts`ao Kung says:
"If you see a possible way, advance; but if you find the difficulties too great, retire."] 9. (4) If it is possible to make an assault with fire from without, do not wait for it to break out within,
but d