Fred was sent for, but could not be found.

Sergeant Porter kept out of the way, and not another man in the company knew anything about him.
The boys were very willing to assist the indignant father in his search, but all their efforts were unavailing.

The squire examined every casemate, and every nook and corner upon the island, but without effect.
"I want my son, sir," said the squire, angrily, to the captain.

"I require you to produce him." "I don't know where he is," replied Captain Benson.
"You have concealed him, sir." "I have not." The squire appealed to the colonel, but obtained no satisfaction, and was obliged to leave without accomplishing his purpose.

As soon as he had gone, Fred appeared, and the boys laughed for a week over the affair..