“And I,” said Dick. “I want to fight for Independence and the freedom of the American people. And, too, I want to fight and rescue our father, Tom.”
“Yes, yes, Dick. We won't forget that part of our work!” said Tom.
Chapter VI
Chosen for Dangerous Work
Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.
They had been in New York about a week, and were feeling quite at home. One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.
“Is there anyone here by the name of Dare?” he asked. “Dick Dare, I believe it is.”
“I am he,” said Dick, advancing. “What is wanted?”
“You are wanted at headquarters.”
“Now?”