He bandaged it up with no small skill with some of the other neglected table linen, and the effect upon Seymour of the stimulant and of these ministrations was at once apparent.

With a stronger voice he said slowly,-- "Dunmore's men--Captain Johnson--colonel a prisoner--Katharine also--God grant--no harm intended." "Hush, hush! I understand.

But where are the slaves ?" "Terrified, I suppose--in hiding." "Dick, see if you can find any of them.

Hurry up! We must take Mr.
Seymour back to Fairview tonight, and report this outrage to the military commander at Alexandria.

Oh that I had a boat and a few men!" he murmured.