"Yes, I kinder expected that for some little time," he answered, looking about in blank astonishment, as the soldiers, one by one, stole noiselessly from among the thick bushes.
"Do you belong to that house?" said Uncle Dan, pointing in the direction of the cabins.
"I did," replied Jackson, bowing politely to the veteran scout, "before you took me in charge."
"How many men are up there now!" asked Uncle Dan.
"There are but seven, now, sir."
"How many women?"
"Two, sir."
"Who are they?"
"My wife, sir, and the wife of Captain Tompkins."