He stood still for a moment gnawing his lip, then suddenly struck his doubled fist into the palm of the other hand.
"Then you stay here to guard the prisoner," he said.

"I'll cut through the woods--make my report--come back with the horses--and my authority." "Here, Smith! You and Judson come along with me.

Never mind the grub.
We'll get that later." Turning to O'Connell, "If you hear anyone coming, take those two into the woods.

Collins! You'll have to stay on sentry duty till I get back.
If any troops pass here, get out of sight at once and give Harry warning.

Now, boys--come along with me--we'll take it on the trot," and climbing quickly over the wall the man who held two lives in the hollow of his hand ran down the road with the two troopers, finally cutting over into the woods and disappearing from view.
Gary and Virgie stood still by the spring.