Yes, Seymour, I did notice it; if we were farther down the river, we might suspect it of being an enemy, but up here I fancy even Dunmore's malevolence would scarcely dare to follow." Katharine looked up in alarm.

"Oh, father, do you think it is quite safe?
Chloe told me that Phoebus told her that the raiders had visited Major Lithcomb's plantation, and you know that is not more than fifty miles down the river from us.

Would it not be well to take some precaution ?" "Tut, tut, child! gossip of the negro servants!" The colonel waved it aside carelessly.

"I hardly think we have anything to fear at present; though what his lordship may do in the end, unless he is checked, I hardly like to imagine." "But, father," persisted Katharine, "they said that Johnson was in command of the party, and you know he hates you.

You remember he said he would get even with you if it cost him his life, when you had him turned out of the club at Williamsburg." "Pshaw, Katharine, the wretch would not dare.