But faith and zeal did more for them, and for the cause, than gold and silver; and with very inadequate supplies, but in fresh and showy uniforms, our young officers set forth on the recruiting service.

Their route lay in the several neighborhoods of Georgetown, Black River, and the Great Pedee.

In these parts both of them were known.

Here, indeed, Marion was already a favorite.

Accordingly, they succeeded beyond their expectations, and were soon enabled to complete the full number for their two companies, of fifty men each.