"Have you decided to do so?"
"Yes," was the curt reply.
"To-night?"
"If I don't there won't be much chance of getting rations."
"But I thought you counted on staying with your father?"
"I have changed my mind," Jacob replied as if the subject was not a pleasant one.
"What have you done with your horse?"
"Father thought he ought to be turned over to the army, and then I couldn't be accused of stealing him for my own benefit."
"I reckon I'd better do the same thing," Enoch said, trying not to smile when Greene indulged in an expressive wink. "Where can it be done?"
"I'll show you the ropes, or, what is better, do the business for you," the spy replied. "I reckon you want to see Seth Graydon a spell before we leave?"