"I brought but one, and that is here. But never mind."
In the course of a few hours, the captain rode into a thick cluster of oaks, followed by his friends.
The horses were secured in a position where they were entirely concealed from view. The negro was instructed to watch them, and the others were to remain quiet until the return of Captain Hayward, provided he should return by twelve o'clock the following night. If not, they were to act as they thought best.
CHAPTER V.
Hayward in Camp—The Spies—The Maiden Alibamo—The Interview with Price—The Perilous Situation.
Columbia's sons! the heavens above us
Sent angels of glory, who brought down our stars!
With part of heaven's blue