“What kind of a clue?”
“Well, somebody might have lived here, and have heard him refuse to guide the Confederates. The Confederates might then have killed him, or carried him away, or he might have met with an accident. Somebody might have some testimony about his previous loyalty.”
“But the book said he had given them information!”
“The general might have been mistaken in the confusion. Some one else might have given them information.”
Herbert shook his head. One could not move Elizabeth when she believed that she was right.
“The people might shame you or insult you.”
“They can’t do either.”
“When are you going to start?”
“To-morrow morning. I’m going to leave you to guard the property.”