The captain looked at the girl. She returned his glance from the shadow
of the old man's shoulder. After studying her face a moment, he said:
"Well, we will go now." He strode toward the door, and his men clanked
docilely after him.
At this time there was the sound of harsh cries and rushing footsteps
from without. The door flew open, and a whirlwind composed of
blue-coated troopers came in with a swoop. It was headed by the
lieutenant. "Oh, here you are!" he cried, catching his breath. "We
thought----Oh, look at the girl!"