“This attempt seems mere madness,” said Colonel Moultrie, at length. “How do they hope to get their vessels past the fortified points without danger of being destroyed?”
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This seemed to be the general opinion of the council; but Marion, who happened to glance at Tom at that moment, saw an eager light in his eyes.
“Speak out, lad,” said he, kindly. “If you have anything to say upon this question I have no doubt but that Colonel Moultrie will be glad to hear it.”
“Of course,” said the colonel. “You have done us too great a service already, my boy, for us to refuse to listen to you.”
“I just wanted to say, sir,” exclaimed Tom, eagerly, “that the British ships can get up to the city, and without the slightest danger to themselves.”
The colonel looked startled.
“You are sure of what you say?” he demanded.
“I am positive. They can come up by way of Hog-Island channel.”