"Then, don't you you see, you tie the hands of courtesy and _force_ me to--to this invasion of your home.

_Corporal!_ Make a search of the house for hidden arms or stragglers and report to me.

If any rebels are found--bring them out.

Wait," he ordered, as the Corporal promptly started forward, "nothing else, _whatever_, must be taken or molested." "One moment," commanded Mrs.Cary in her turn and beckoned to Uncle Billy who had been standing by in silence.

"William! conduct these soldiers through my house--and show them every courtesy.