You are to go with him up the river and intercept a British force.

Move lively, Helm is waiting for you, probably." There was no time for explanations.

Evidently Clark expected neither questions nor delay.

Beverley's love of adventure and his patriotic desire to serve his country came to his aid vigorously enough; still, with Alice's love-song ringing in his heart, there was a cord pulling him back from duty to the sweetest of all life's joys.
Helm was already at the landing, where a little fleet of boats was being prepared.

A thousand things had to be done in short order.