NAT GRASPED THE HAND OF WASHINGTON
“I am glad to see you. And so,” with a look at Ezra, “you are on your way to Philadelphia?”
“Yes, general.”
Washington smiled a little.
“Why,” said he, “my new title seems to run before me like a forest fire. But,” inquiringly, “may I ask from what direction you travel?”
“We left Cambridge in Massachusetts some five days ago,” replied Nat.
An eager light came into the eyes of the commander-in-chief.
“What news?” asked he.
“A battle has been fought,” said Nat.