But they were stopped by four figures just emerging from the shadows.

The four were Colonel Leonidas Talbot, just returned from Richmond, Lieutenant-Colonel St.Hilaire, Lieutenant Arthur St.Clair, and Lieutenant Thomas Langdon, all arrayed with great care and bearing themselves haughtily.

Sherburne and St.Clair cast quick glances at each other.

But each remained content, because the taste of each was gratified.
The meeting was most friendly.

Harry and Dalton were very glad to see Colonel Talbot, whom they had missed very much, but Harry detected at once a note of anxiety in the voice of each colonel.
"Hector," said Colonel Talbot, "I shall certainly dance.