I couldn't distinguish the face, but when he failed to appear after the fight I remembered him, and was afraid he had been hurt.

Now I want to know what you mean.

Who was the lad ?" He had seated himself on the stump, and was leaning forward, his face hidden from the light of the fire.
"Well, go on then," he returned finally.

"If that's all you saw of him it's all right." "No, it's not all right," I insisted, aroused by his peculiar actions.
"What is all this mystery about?
You told me you didn't know the man." "I said I hadn't seen him; that we joined Delavan after dark," he corrected sharply.

"But you needn't try to interview me, Major Lawrence," stiffening with anger, "for I haven't anything to say to a spy and leader of guerillas." "You requested this interview; however, if you are satisfied I am, and you can return to your men.