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Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia

CHAPTER XII
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They count more men than we--not to speak of their entrenchments and shelter.

We must dislodge them if we can; and to begin, I have a small contrivance in my head which may do some good.

I want two from among you to go upon a nice business.

I must have men quick of foot, keen of sight, and cunning as a black-snake; and they mustn't be afraid of a knock on the head either.
Shall I have my men ?" There was no difficulty in this, and the leader was soon provided.

He selected two from among the applicants for this distinction, upon whose capacities he thought he could best rely, and led them away from the party into the recess of the wood, where he gave them their directions, and then returned to the main body.


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