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In Freedom’s Cause

CHAPTER VIII
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His parents reside there.

They are vendors of wood, as I have heard him say." "It could not be better," Archie replied; "and seeing that they have allowed their son to join us, they must surely be patriots.

My purpose is, that on the morning of the interview you shall appear before the gates with a cart laden with firewood, and this you shall take to the house of Campbell's father.

There you will unload the firewood, and store the arms hidden beneath it, placing them so that they may be readily caught up in case of necessity.

In twos and threes, carrying eggs, fowls, firewood, and other articles, as for sale, the rest of the band will come into the town, joining themselves with parties of country people, so that the arrival of so many lads unaccompanied will not attract notice.


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