The next couple, to be called 'Two,' will follow them; and so on, the other pairs coming in order," continued Christy, designating each by name and number.

"Two will start in ten or fifteen minutes after One, as nearly as you can guess at the time, for it is too dark to see watches if you have them." "Are we to choose our own courses ?" asked Weeks.
"No; I was coming to that next.

Each couple will stroll due north us nearly as he can make it out, till they come to the waters of Mobile Bay.

If you see any houses or tents, avoid them, and keep clear of any collection of people before you reach the vicinity of the fort.

The bay is the first point you are to reach; then follow the shore to the fort.
If you meet any person, talk to him in a friendly way, if necessary, and be as good Confederates as any in this region, even inside of Fort Morgan." Weeks and Bingham took up the line of march in the direction indicated, and soon disappeared beyond the rising ground in the middle of the neck of land, which was here about three-eighths of a mile wide.