By the same token I cannot go with you, Mr.Carr, nor to the Eagle, Mr.Jones .-- My grateful thanks to you, one and all, gentlemen! I am a plain man--I can say no more.

We will ride together as far as the creek." The negro Joab brought his horse, a magnificent animal, the gift of Jefferson.

He mounted and the party kept together as far as the creek, where their ways parted.

Rand checked his horse, said good-bye, and watched the gentlemen who had given him their support ride cheerfully away toward the light of home.

He himself was waiting for Adam Gaudylock, who was going with him to Monticello.