No doubt they thought that there was a party of our bushwhackers upon them.

Now, Dan, you keep watch, and let me know if you see any signs of their returning.

I think they are too shaken up to want any more fighting; but as there are seven of them, and they may guess there are only two or three of us, it is possible they may try again." "Me don't tink dey try any more, sah.

Anyhow, I look out sharp." So saying, Dan, fastening up one of the horses, rode the other in a circle round and round the house and little plantation, so that it would not be possible for anyone to cross the clearing without being seen.

Vincent returned to the house, and found Miss Kingston just recovering consciousness.