Now, go inside and change to some dry clothes, if you have any in your baggage, and if not dry yourself before a fire they're going to build in the kitchen." "Will you pardon me for speaking of something, sir ?" "Certainly.

Go ahead." "I think the appearance of young Woodville here indicates the nearness of Forrest or some other strong cavalry force." "You're right, Dick, my officers and I are agreed upon it.

I have doubled the watch, but now get yourself to that fire and then to sleep." Dick obeyed gladly enough.

The night had turned raw and chill, and the cold water dripped from his clothes as he walked.

But first he produced Woodville's pistol and handed it to Colonel Winchester.
"There's my antagonist's pistol, sir," he said.