"Every man who rides with me knows what war means here in the Jerseys; they have seen their homes in flames, their women and children driven out by Hessian hirelings.

We fight for life as well as liberty, and when we strike we strike hard.

But enough of that.

We have sufficient confidence in each other by now to talk freely.

What did you discover in Philadelphia?
No more than I could tell you myself, I'll warrant." I told the story, while he listened silently, his eyes alone expressing interest.