He had not thought hitherto about the garrison of the forts in Charleston harbor.

He recognized for the first time that they might not share the opinions of Charleston, and this name of Anderson was full of significance for him.

Major Anderson was a Kentuckian.

He had heard his father speak of him; they had served together, but it was now evident to Harry that Anderson would not go with South Carolina.
"You'll see a small boat coming soon from Sumter," said St.Clair.
"Some of our people have gone over there to confer with Major Anderson and demand that he give up the fort." "I don't believe he'll do it," said Harry impulsively.

Some one touched him upon the shoulder, and turning quickly he saw Colonel Leonidas Talbot.