Then I curved about 'em, galloped through the woods, and rode on here, hoping for the lucky chance that has come with you." Harry, as he spoke, saw the eyes of the young captain leap and flame, and he knew he was in the presence of one of those knightly souls, thrown up so often in the war, most often by the border States.

They were youths who rode forth to battle in the spirit of high romance.
"You ask us to go back to the village and help defend the stores ?" said Philip Sherburne.
"That's just what I do ask--and expect." "Of course.

We'd have done it without the asking, and glad of it.

What a chance for us, as well as for you!" He turned and faced his men.

The golden glow of the sun was gone now, but a silver tint from the twilight touched his face.