See their gray uniforms, and that's Sherburne leading them!" "So it is!" exclaimed Harry, and he rode forward joyfully.

Sherburne gave all three of them a warm welcome, but he was far from cheerful.

He led a dozen troopers and they, like himself, were covered with dust and were drooping with weariness.

It was evident to Harry that they had ridden far and hard, and that they did not bring good news.
"Well, Harry," said Sherburne, still attempting the gay air, "chance has brought us together again, and I should judge from your appearance that you've come a long way, bringing nothing particularly good." "It's so.

George and I have been riding all night.