Tom was placed in the guard-house, and the lieutenant went to Major Cruger and reported the result of the expedition. The Major expressed satisfaction at the burning of the settlers’ houses, but was sorry they had managed to make their escape and carry their household goods with them.
CHAPTER XX
Dick Appears
The morning after the patriot force reached the vicinity of Fort Ninety-Six and went into camp, who should appear but Dick Dare! He went at once to the headquarters tent, and was given a cordial greeting by General Greene.
“We were in hopes that you would turn up here,” said the general. “Where have you been, my boy?”
“Is Ben Foster here?” asked Dick.
“Yes,” was the reply.
“Then he told you, doubtless, that we got separated while running from some Indians.”
“Yes.”
“Well, I supposed that he would go on toward Ninety-Six, and so I did that.”
“Ah. And have you learned anything of importance?”