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ria or this stuff. Maybe It'll tax,
t~"enty-four hours to hide it all. ant
ourn the wagons. Then the boys car
turn EN- loose, an there's no harm
done. I'd like to take that fellow
Grant into our lines-he's a NEAR
plilaglng devil-but it's too big a risk
Bristol is about the nearest nickel
post, and the redcoats have got cav
airy patrols all along in back of the
river"
But I cannot wait here" I an.
s"ered, fmpatiently. Farrell under
stood that, I have important informa.
to- for Washington, and only came
with you tonight because you were
following along my route. I've got to
go on"
That's all right; just give your
orders, and we'll attend to the rest.
What we want is for these lads to
g. back to Philadelphia saying thew
were attacked by a force OF militia I'M.
der command of an officer of the Con-
tfnental line. That will give Clinton
a scare, and turn suspicion away from
us. Grant knows you, l understand.
so he'll report the affair that way.
You can be off within thirty minutes"
1t was easy to grasp the point of
view, and saw no reason for refusing
assistance. | gave the necessary Or
ders, standing under the torchlight In
full view, and waited while a SQUAD
of partisans rounded UP the disarmed
prisoners, and guarded them down the
slope to the edge of the stream.
Teams were doubled UP, and several
of the heavy wagons rumbled away
into the darkness. Two, too badly in
jured to be repaired, were fired where
they lay, the bright flames lighting
up the high banks on either side the
road. I found 4 big black horse. with
British arms on the bride, and a pair
Of loaded pistols in the holsters. a
f~1ne-looking animal, and came back
into the fire glow, determined to lose
no more time. Duval had disappear
ed, but, as stood there looking about
for him to say goodbye, a young
country fellow came up hurriedly
from out the darlEenss.
you're wanted down thar he said.
with the jerk Of a thumb over his
shoulder. THE Tory officer wants
to see ye.'
What officer? Captain Grant?"
II reckon that's the. one" indiffer-
emily; anyhow [ was told to fetch ye
down thar. Bannister sent me-"
| went as he directed down the
rutty road, my newly appropriated
horse trailing along behind. Grant
was pacing back and forth restlessly,
but, as soon as I appeared within the
FIRE radius, he came toward me.
Can l see you alone?' he asked
brusquely.
IF there is any reason for privacy,
certainly" l answered in surprise.
What do you wish to say?'
This is a matter strictly between
u.s." evasively. 81 prefer not to dis
cuss it publicly here"
had a suspicion of treachery, yet
was not willing to exhibit any reluc-
lance.
Very good. Bannister," to the par.
tisan in charge, 81 want a word with
Captain Grant, and will be responsible
for his safe return"
The nan looked after us doubtful
ly. yet permitted us to pass beyond
the guard lines. There was a stump
beside the ford, barely within the flick
er of the distant fire, and there l stop
ped, leaning against my horse, and
turned so as to look into the mans
face.
We'll, Grant" I said, rather sternly.
I'VE are alone now; what is it?"
He cleared his throat, evidently
uncertain how best to express himself.
why did you ask so many ques-
lions about Delavan's lieutenant" he
began sullenly. what were you try
ing to find out?"