"An' it'll be steep goin'," said Solomon.
Washington rode up to the camp with a squad of cavalry while they were eating. He had a kind word for every liberated man. To Jack he said:
"I am glad to address you as Colonel Irons. You have suffered much, but it will be a comfort for you to know that the information you brought enabled me to hasten the departure of the British."
Turning to Solomon, he added:
"Colonel Binkus, I am indebted to you for faithful, effective and valiant service. You shall have a medal."
"Gin'ral Washington, we're a-goin' to lick 'em," said Solomon. "We're a-goin' to break their necks."
"Colonel, you are very confident," the General answered with a smile.
"You'll see," Solomon continued. "God A'mighty is sick o' tyrants. They're doomed."
"Let us hope so," said the Commander-in-Chief. "But let us not forget the words of Poor Richard: 'God helps those who help themselves.'"