"Our arsenal at Hertford is besieged by a strong force of the enemy, a force that is likely to be increased heavily by dawn.

Luckily Captain Sherburne and his troop of valley Virginians came up in time to help, and I have slipped through the besieging lines to bring more aid." Harry had touched his cap as he spoke and now he stood in silence while the blue eyes looked him through.
"I know you.

I've observed you," said Jackson in calm, even tones, showing not a trace of excitement.

"I did not think that the Federal troops would make a movement so soon, but we will meet it.

A brigade will march in half an hour." "Don't I go with it ?" exclaimed Harry pleadingly.