At some point in the conversation, the militia had begun to dust the domed-in air outside with fear gas.

This plan worked well, and the militia began to get the advantage.

By this time the militias had begun a pursuit of the fleeing villagers.

As a result, local militias began to spring up everywhere.

Across the country, militias began surrendering to the government.

The militia began to bring into being other things.

The militia - reported to have 5,000 to 7,000 fighters - began as his father's security force and now includes rebels who switched sides.

The militia, on seeing the flight of Mercer's men, also began to flee.

Fear gripped the capitol, and the militia began to form there to contest Morgan's advance.

The militia would soon begin to move toward the city.