We warned 'em once when they were coming to the place where the fort now is, and they didn't believe us, but they soon learned better.

This time they'll know that we're making no mistake." As they drew near they saw the heads of four sentinels projecting above the walls, one on each side of the square.

The forest within rifle shot had also been cleared away, and Black Rifle spoke words of approval.
"They've learned," he said.

"The city lads with the white hands have become men." "A fine crowd of boys," said Willet, with hearty emphasis.

"You'll see 'em acting with promptness and courage.