"Throw your weapons on the ground," came a command, and the captain and lieutenant obeyed.
Hal made as if to raise his revolver again, and the rifles of the troopers were turned on him.
Again the lieutenant called:
"Don't be a fool. Throw that gun down!"
Hal obeyed.
The officer in command of the troop approached and spoke:
"Who are you?" he demanded.
"Travelers," replied Lieutenant Anderson.
"Where are you going?"
"Brunswick."