"Made him angry? Why, he flew way off, an' I thought one spell that he was going to flog me. If I can get away when you do, it'll be all right."
"I have been told that it isn't possible to walk out of a military camp whenever you choose. You must have a pass, or something of that kind."
"We didn't have any trouble to get in here."
"Not after we told who we were and that we intended to enlist."
"You said that; I didn't."
"Yes; but you came in, and I don't think it will be very easy to get out again unless your father knows you are going."
"Then I shall stay here as long as I live, except that fellow Greene would be willing to say I could do a deal of good in the city. Will you ask him?"
Enoch promised to do as his friend wished, but at the same time he did not believe the spy would be very eager for this addition to the party.
The boys had been walking during the conversation, and by the time it was concluded they had passed the artillery park, arriving at that portion of the encampment where the New Jersey troops were quartered.
Seth was on the lookout for them, and the warmth of his greeting was particularly pleasing to Master Ludwick, who felt decidedly sore in mind.