The blue figures on the walls of Sumter had disappeared within, and the fortress stood up, grim and silent.

Beyond lay the blue sea, shimmering and peaceful in the wintry sunshine.
"I suppose there is nothing to do but go back to Madame Delaunay's," said Harry.
"Nothing now," replied St.Clair, "but I fancy that later on we'll have all we can do." "If not more." "Yes, if not more." Both boys were very grave and thoughtful as they walked to Madame Delaunay's most excellent inn.

They realized that as yet South Carolina stood alone, but in the evening their spirits took a leap.

News came that Mississippi also had gone out.

Then other planting states followed fast.