They came again at a call, refreshed by the respite, and assured by the conviction that their commander was quite as careful of their lives as themselves.

Such a game was not without its interest, and its peculiarities were such as to give animation to the valor which it exercised.

In these peculiarities of his warfare, lies that secret charm which has made tradition, in the southern country, linger so long and so fondly upon the name of Marion.
Judge James gives us, in few words, a lively idea of the consultation which followed the return and the report of Major James.

"About an hour before day, Marion met the Major half a mile from his plantation.

The officers immediately dismounted and retired to consult; the men sat on their horses in a state of anxious suspense.