One, who sat in the stern, was about Gordon's age; the other, a little larger than Gordon, was rowing and used the oars like an adept.
In the bow was a flag, and Gordon was staring at it, when it came to him with a rush that it was a "Yankee" flag.

He was conscious for half a moment that he took some pride in the superiority of the oarsman over the boys in the other boats.

His next thought was that he had a little Confederate flag in his trunk.

He had brought it from home among his other treasures.

He would show his colors and not let the Yankee boys have all of the honors.