"Are you sure?"
"I took his measure when he was at the inn and I cannot be mistaken."
"Then they are Yorkers."
"That is just what they are. And, colonel, would it not be better to pass them on the road to the right, and then return and fight?"
"No, Eben. If we pass them we will not return. If we are attacked we shall give as good as we receive."
"Fight it will be."
"Yes, Seth, and we shall have tough work before we are through."
"We are ready to follow you."
"Boys, are you all ready?"
"Ay, Allen."