We landed, and I conducted Kit to Mr. Jackson, to whom the hunter delivered a written order.
CHAPTER XXI.
IN WHICH PHIL SEES THE CONCLUSION OF THE WAR.
"We expected this fight earlier in the day," said Lieutenant Jackson, as Kit and I appeared before him.
"The Injuns stopped to fish on the way, and to feed their stock," replied Kit, as he delivered the order of Lieutenant Pope. "The cap'n sent me down to see if everything was all right on this side."
"And he orders me to send part of my force up the brook on our right."
"That's Kit's Brook," I added.
"I shall want a guide, then."
"I'm your man," interposed Kit. "And now's the right time to start, for the fight will begin on t'other side in a few minutes."