There had been no violence used in the transactions of the evening further than breaking in the front door of Squire Pemberton, so that it was not easy to believe that any accident had happened to him.
John had given a glowing account of the proceedings at the house of the squire and the family had been much interested and excited by the stirring narrative.

His mother was perfectly satisfied, as no one had been injured, and hoped the great man of Pinchbrook would be brought to his senses.

All these topics had been fully discussed during the evening.

John had informed his mother that Captain Benson, who had formerly commanded the Pinchbrook Riflemen, intended to raise a company for the war.

He mentioned the names of half a dozen young men who had expressed their desire to join.