My father's house is over in that direction about half a mile.

My brother can leave the fort any time he likes; and he will either do so, or send some of his men up here in the fast tug to catch me." "Why don't you go into the army, if your brother is so anxious about it, Percy ?" "That is just what I want to do, but my father positively forbid my doing so," replied the volunteer agent.

"I should like to get back to Nassau; for I know I shall be forced into the army, in spite of my father, if I stay here." "My boy," called his father, "I am going on shore now, and I should like to have you go with me to see your uncle." Christy was glad to do so; and he departed with the owner, leaving Percy in charge of the commander..