He was invaluable.
In some of the districts it was necessary to conceal their identity, for until the sentiment of the people was known treachery might be expected.
The reward offered for Allen was a large one for those days, and was a great temptation to the poor, struggling farmers.
So the leader had to be on the alert all the time, and Eben proved his usefulness by finding out all about the men before Allen made himself known.
The Green Mountain Boys camped on the shore of Lake Dunmore, and made the place their headquarters for the district.
Eben was returning to the camp one night when he was accosted by a lad about his own age.
"You're a stranger about here, eh?" said the lad.
"Yes; just looking about."
"Oh, from New York?"
"No, I come from New Hampshire."