Hev you seen any men with this gear on in these yere parts ?" asked Jarvey, as he pointed to his uniform.
"Yes, _sir_," replied Tom, vigorously.
"Whar d'ye see 'em, sonny ?" "They crossed the ford, just above, only a little while ago." "How many ?" "Two," replied Tom, with promptness.
"Where's the other ?" asked Jarvey, turning to his companion.
"He's in these yere woods, somewhar.

We'll fotch 'em before night.

You say the two men crossed the ford--did ye, sonny ?" "Yes, half an hour ago.

What is the matter with them ?" "They're mean trash, and want to run off.

Now, sonny, 'spose you put us over the river in your boat." "Yes, _sir_!" replied Tom, readily.
The two wildcats got into the bateau, nearly swamping it by their great weight, and Tom soon landed them on the other side of the river.
"Thank'e, sonny," said Jarvey, as they jumped on shore.