I do not suspect that they will come before that time.

Indeed, it may be far longer, for they know that it will require a very large force to search these woods; and that, now our blood is up, it will be no trifle to overcome us in our stronghold.

If we are to succeed at last, labor, discipline, and courage will all be required." The negroes now besought the boys formally to take the command, and promised to obey their orders, implicitly.
"Well," Ned said, "if you promise this, we will lead you.

My friend is older than I; and he shall be captain, and I will be first lieutenant." "No, no," Gerald said.

"This must not be, Ned.