Sheridan's cavalry are scattered all over the country, and there are two squadrons at Union Grove.

The whole country will be alive at daybreak." Making their way through the fields they soon struck the track leading to Worley Farm, and in a few minutes were at the door.

The woman opened it at once.
"I have been watching for you," she said, "and I am real glad you have got safe away.

Wait a minute and I will strike a light." "You had better not do that," Vincent said.

"They have got the alarm at Union Grove already, and if anyone caught sight of a light appearing in your window, it would bring them down here at once.
"They can't see the house from Union," the woman said.