I shall then be able to judge whether or not you are likely to succeed.

You understand me of course ?" "Perfectly, I think," replied Sam.
"Very well then.

You know that a good many of the worst of these Creeks escaped to Florida, Peter McQueen among them.

I could not pursue them beyond the border, because Florida is Spanish territory, and Spain is, or at least professes to be, friendly to the United States, and neutral in our war with the British.

Now, however, I have good authority for believing that the Spanish Governor at Pensacola is treacherously aiding not only the Indians but the British also.