He seldom lingered long in any one spot, changing his ground frequently, with Indian policy; his scouts, well chosen, were always on the alert; and, by constant activity and enterprise, he not only baffled pursuit, but deprived retreat of its usual mortifications.

The employment which he thus gave his men, not only hardened them against every turn of fortune, but kept them always in good spirits.
Tarleton rose from a sick bed to undertake his capture.

He had been confined for some time in Charleston with fever.

The first moment of convalescence was seized upon for carrying into effect the wishes of Cornwallis.

He concerted his plans before he left the city.