“What have they done with her?” he faintly asked.
“At present I am unable to answer you. The prisoner that was captured, and from whom the information which I have imparted to you was elicited, remained reticent on that point. However, I will use the most strenuous exertions to have the mystery unraveled in a satisfactory manner. Too long has the border ran with the blood of the victims of these cut-throats. I will have them hunted down wheresoever they be, till they pay the penalty of their villainous deeds,” exclaimed Colonel Hall, in an emphatic tone, a stern look settling on his brow.
“Heaven bless and reward you, colonel, for your kindness to me.”
“Mention it not, Captain Sherwood, I beg of you. I have done no more to you, than I would have expected you to do me under like circumstances. I must tarry no longer, however, as the time flies swiftly by, and my men are under orders, impatiently awaiting my commands.”
His hand was already on the latch of the cell-door, when Edgar again addressed him.
“A word more, Colonel Hall, before you go. I have another—a final request to make of you; should you accede to it, you will confer upon me an inestimable boon.”
“Well, what may it be?”
“That you will allow my friend, War-Cloud, to visit me here alone.”
“Captain, any thing within my power that will tend to alleviate the rigorousness of your unpleasant position I will willingly do—your request I grant.”
“Thanks! thanks!”