To him rushed officers and men.
“What’s the matter, doctor?”
“Hurt?”
“Speak, man!”
“Can’t you talk?”
“Where’s Hamilton?”
“Attacked?”
The doctor nodded violently.
“Boots and saddles, there!” ordered the general, sharply. “Hurry, men!”
Smartly Ned blew the call. The men ran hither, thither, tugging their horses into line. Now the doctor was able to speak.