And Colonel Rosenthal got into his saddle and rode on towards W., followed by his favorite orderly.
Day was breaking when they rode into the town.
They went immediately to the head quarters of General W., to whom Colonel Rosenthal reported.
Active preparations were set on foot in W. for an expedition against the guerrilla bands who were now ascertained to have joined forces at the Black Bear’s Pass, from which point they were preparing to make a descent upon Maryland.
And now it is time to return to Elfie, and see how she fares with her wild lover.
CHAPTER XXI.
THE MOUNTAIN CAMP.
Now, my co-mates and brothers in this cause,
Hath not our custom made this life more sweet
Than that of city pomp? Are not these rocks
More free from peril than the envious town?