They will pursue and perhaps recapture the party.

But the word must be carried quickly; I fear it will be too late as it is." "I will go, Hilary, if you think best." "Very well, Philip; take your best horse and do not delay a moment.
Katharine's liberty, your father's life perhaps, depend upon your promptness.

Better see Mr.West as you go through the town,--your father's agent, you know,--and ask him to call upon me to-morrow.

Stop at the Hall as you come back." "All right, Hilary, I will be in Alexandria in four hours," said Philip, running out.
"Bentley, I am going to take Lieutenant Seymour over to my plantation.
Will you stay here and look after the house until I can notify Colonel Wilton's agent at Alexandria to come and take charge, or until we hear from the colonel what is to be done?
You can come over in the morning, you know, and hear about our protege.

I am afraid the slaves would never stay here alone; they are so disorganized and terrorized now over these unfortunate occurrences as to be almost useless." "Ay, ay, sir; if Lieutenant Seymour can spare me, I will stay." "Yes, Bentley, do; I shall be in good hands at Fairview Hall." "This is arranged, then," said Talbot.