Everett T. Tomlinson

“ THE SEARCH It was only a few feet that Robert fell, for the barn was low and the distance between the partitions was slight; but as the young soldier struck the floor beneath him, his hat was flung far from him and for an instant he was almost stunned. A silence had greeted his unexpected appearance, but it was quickly broken when Claudius Brown with a shout called to his men: "There's the fellow himself! Don't let him get away! Get him! Get him!" ”

“ At his bidding one of his men ran quickly into the tavern, and it was evident that the command of the leader was about to be obeyed. As if by some prearranged signal both Robert and Jacob strove to throw off the men that held them, but Robert's hands had been securely bound and he was well-nigh helpless, and even the sturdy landlord was powerless in the grasp of the powerful men that held him in the barn. ”

“ The roar, too, could be plainly heard in the barn, and the dark expression on the face of Claudius Brown, who had remained by Jacob's side, afforded no intimation as to what his plans for the future were.
At last when a half hour had elapsed and the low tavern was hopelessly doomed, the leader turned once more to Jacob and said, "Now ye 'll believe that I mean what I say. Answer me; will you give up that letter now?"
"He has n't got the letter, I told you," interrupted Robert once more.
"You keep still and save your strength! You 'll need it all, young man," said Claudius Brown to Robert. ”