But we have no time to waste in argument.

I will give you ten minutes in which to remove your furniture and will assist you, if you wish it." "We can take care of ourselves," said the mother.

"No one asked you for assistance." Frank made no reply; and the ladies, assisted by their servants, immediately commenced the removal of the most valuable articles; and when the time had expired, a straw-bed was pulled into the middle of the floor, a match was applied to it, and the house was soon enveloped in flames.
Frank could not help pitying the women, who were thus obliged to stand by and witness the destruction of their home.

But he knew that they had brought it on themselves, and that they deserved it; and, besides, he had only done his duty, for he was acting under orders.
The women, however, did not seem to be in the least concerned; for when the roof fell in with a crash, Mary commenced the rebel air, "Bonnie Blue Flag," and sang it through to the end.

Frank admired her "spunk," even though her sympathies were enlisted in a bad cause.
He remained until the house was entirely consumed, and then returned on board his vessel..