"Keep close to the river, and make for Kingsbridge, Colonel," Andy answered. "That road is not so carefully watched; it is rougher but safer."
Burr gave him a smile, then galloped ahead. The last weary stragglers were barely out of sight, when again the sound of on-coming horsemen broke the stillness.
"These are king's men!" groaned Ruth, who had stood rigidly silent until now. "Ah! Andy, and the others so little in advance!"
Constantly blowing their bugles and shouting derisively after the fleeing patriots, my Lord Howe's men advanced.
"'Tis a rare fox-hunt!" laughed one.
"But the fox and his mates are out of sight, my lord," cried another.
"For the moment. The ways divide a few rods beyond. Did the rebels pass this way?" asked an officer noticing Andy and Ruth.
"BURR VENTURED A QUESTION."