[The Cornet of Horse by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookThe Cornet of Horse CHAPTER 13: Blenheim 3/20
If the place is occupied, we will go back.
We can't expect hospitality in Bavaria." The hut proved to be empty.
The door hung loosely on its hinges, and clearly the place was deserted. Rupert called Hugh up, and fastening the horses outside, the lads entered. "Shall we light a fire, Master Rupert ?" "No, Hugh; at any rate unless we see that the shutters and door will close tightly.
There may be scores of deserters in the wood, and we had better run no risk.
The night is not cold.
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