The officers have not been able to stop it wholly.

Our sentinels tell theirs that we'll be in Washington in a month, and theirs tell ours that they've already engaged rooms in the Richmond hotels for July." "When two prophets disagree both can't be right," said Harry.

"How far away would you say that light is, Arthur ?" "About a mile and a half.

Let's scout a little in that direction.
There are no commands against it.

Enterprise is encouraged." "Just what I'd like," said Harry, who was eager for action.
Leaving their own men under the command of a reliable sergeant named Carrick, the two youths crossed the brook and advanced over a fairly level stretch of country toward the fire.