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In Freedom’s Cause

CHAPTER IV
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None were to wander about the wood, but all were to remain in readiness for any duty which might be required.

The two lieutenants were charged to drill them constantly at their exercises so as to accustom them to the weight and handle of their arms.

Two were to be sent off every morning to the depot where the provisions were issued, to draw food for the whole for the day, and four were to be posted five miles away on the roads leading towards the craigs to give warning of the approach of any enemies.

These were to be relieved every six hours.

They were to be entirely unarmed, and none were to issue from the camp with arms except when specially ordered.
Having made these arrangements, and taking with him one of the band as the first on duty above, he rejoined Wallace at his post on the craigs.
Wallace's numbers now increased fast.


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