Remember, Jean trusts you to carry out his instructions." Patsey drew herself up, struck the horse with her whip, and galloped on at full speed.

They soon left the road followed by the rest of the fugitives, and turned down one leading east.

The din of battle had ceased now, but a scattered fire of musketry showed that the enemy were engaged in their usual work of shooting all who fell into their hands.
After riding for an hour at full speed they drew rein at a wood and, entering it, dismounted and put on their disguises.

They had no fear now of pursuit.

The enemy's cavalry must have made a very long march to reach the town, and their horses must be worn out by their previous exertions; while their own had had forty-eight hours' rest, during which time they had been well fed and cared for.