If they should once know it, the whole crowd will desire to leave with us." "That would be unreasonable on their part," replied Alfred.

"They must be aware that every man cannot get away at the same time, and to desire or attempt such a thing would be to ensure the re-capture of every man." "Well, I will start now on the borrowing expedition, and by some subterfuge, be saved the necessity of informing any person of our intention." Having moved off as he spoke, and proceeding to the tent of a brother officer, succeeded in borrowing a citizens' coat and pants without exciting any suspicion of his intended escape.

At the next place he went to, a few remarks were made, but upon his informing the Captain to whom he applied, that he desired to have his uniform renovated, and had no change of clothing while that was being done.

The citizens' clothes were cordially loaned, and he returned to Alfred with a joyous heart.
"What luck have you had ?" enquired Alfred as soon as he returned.
"See for yourself," was the reply of Harry, as he threw down the coats and pants.
"Then everything needed is procured," he observed.
"Yes," replied Harry.

"We must now mix with the other prisoners, as if nothing was transpiring in our minds, like an attempt to escape.