I am Major Lawrence of the Maryland Line." He stared at me motionless.
"Then how come ye here ?" "I was sent into Philadelphia by Washington himself, but my identity was discovered, and there was no way of escape except across the Delaware.

I reached here during the night, and crept into your shop to hide.

The sound of your voice awoke me from sleep, and I knew from your words that it was safe for me to come forth." "You may know it, young man, but I don't," he replied gruffly.

"We're a bit suspicious of strangers here in the Jerseys these days.

The minions of Satan encompass us about.