"Why, all of us—Uncle John, Aunt Eleanor, the children, and—and Cousin Rob."
"Oh, no, you're not! You're going to stay here."
"Who said so?"
"I say so," replied George, mischievously.
"Can't I go out of the Fort?"
"No."
"We'll see," said Beatrice, tossing her head.
She ran to the gate, but he was there before her and effectually barred the way.
"Let me pass," she said icily.
"I'm sorry, Miss Manning, but you can't go without permission from the Captain. You are under military orders, and no soldier or citizen is to leave the Fort without a guard. After sunset no one but the sentries can pass the gates."