"So the general told me."
"Everything is in readiness. There is no reason for delay."
"I think you are right, colonel. There seems to be every reason for hurrying. You spoke of danger."
"Yes."
"From what quarter do you expect it?"
"From the Americans. The rebels are on shore. They can do us no harm."
"How can the Americans do so?"
"They have a cruiser in these waters."
"She will not see us."
"Who knows? Those ships carry great searchlights now, and they can light up the water."