After gazing for some time upon the surrounding country, he again spoke:
"Yes, by heavens, it is a land worth fighting for, and I will—"
The speaker paused, and turning, beheld the approach of the person who had interrupted his soliloquy. A frown covered his face as he asked:
"What do you want, Johnson?"
The answer came, rough and fiercely.
"Want? revenge!"
"On whom?" asked the first speaker, as he grasped the hilt of his sword.
"Not on you, General Price; so don't fear."
"Fear!" echoed Price, "I fear no man—nothing."
"Then why do you clutch your sword as I approach?"