And while the struggle went on between king's men and colonists, fair Maid Sally became a frequent guest at Ingleside.
"MAID SALLY BECAME A FREQUENT GUEST AT INGLESIDE."
The Fairy Prince would have it so.
She knew that when the spring should come, he would go forth under him who was to be the great commander-in-chief, George Washington, to again do battle for his beloved country. Nor would she have him stay.
And then came a brave, welcome day, when Sir Percival Grandison became convinced that the colonists were right in resisting the king's rule, and boldly said so.
The character of Washington, too, so calm, so grand, and determined, was that of a man to be trusted, and Sir Percival took his stand with the American cause, once and for all.
In February, Lady Rosamond Earlscourt took her departure for England, intending to remain there.
Early in June the Fairy Prince was to join a company under the commander-in-chief.
Ah, but that month of May! sweet, sweet May!