At once!" He swung heavily back on his support as he spoke.

Clayton caught him by the arm.

"You're hit, Dunwody!" he said in a low voice.
"Yes, a little," answered the other.

"Don't say anything." Slowly he pushed on, directly up to Carlisle, who faced him fearless as ever.

"Tell your men to throw down their guns!" demanded Dunwody once more.
"Attention, company!" called out the young Northerner.