He'd work fer me.' Harry had not forgotten the time when a lordly billy was the pride and joy of his own heart, and his sympathies were with Dick; so Cop accompanied the band of youthful raiders that assembled with much mystery in the vicinity of the schoolhouse late that night.

The desperadoes had stolen from their beds while their parents slept, and were ripe for adventure.

Dick, who had Cop in charge, put himself at the head of the rising with his customary assurance, and gave his orders in a low, stern voice.

According to his authorities, a low, stern voice was proper to the command of all such midnight enterprises.
But before starting for Cow Flat it was necessary to forage for ammunition.

Two or three of the boys were provided with bags.