[The Guns of Bull Run by Joseph A. Altsheler]@TWC D-Link bookThe Guns of Bull Run CHAPTER III 14/43
We must have the state and we will get it. Did you hear anything before you left, of one Raymond Bertrand, a South Carolinian ?" "He was at my father's house before I came away.
I think it was his intention to go from there to Frankfort with some of our own people, and assist in taking out the state." Yancey smiled. "Faithful to his errand," he said.
"Raymond Bertrand is a good lad. He has visions, perhaps, but they are great ones, and he foresees a mighty republic for us extending far south of our present border. But now that you have accomplished your task, what do you mean to do, Mr.Kenton ?" "I want to stay here," replied Harry eagerly.
"This is the head and center of all things.
I think my father would wish me to do so. I'll enlist with the South Carolina troops and wait for what happens." "Even if what happens should be war ?" "Most of all if it should be war.
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