Everett T. Tomlinson

Name: The Rider of the Black Horse — Chapter 32
Author: Everett T. Tomlinson

The Rider of the Black Horse — Chapter 32 (1904)

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“The Rider of the Black Horse — Chapter 32”, published in 1904, is a work by Everett T. Tomlinson. It explores elements such as Clinton, Claud Brown and Burgoyne.

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Everett T. Tomlinson, The Rider of the Black Horse — Chapter 32 (1904)

“ Joseph was the spokesman, and in his boyish enthusiasm he begged for permission for Robert to accompany him home. He told of his friend's recent adventures and the illness which had followed, and then repeated his request for the desired permission.
General Clinton smiled, for he was as happy as his men over the surrender of Burgoyne and the return of Sir Henry and his troops to the city. "I think I can give you the permission you desire," he said kindly. "Truly, you do not look as if you were fit to ride to Philadelphia."
"Thank you, General," said Robert quietly. "Have you a horse for me?" ”

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Everett T. Tomlinson, The Rider of the Black Horse — Chapter 32 (1904)

“ Doubtless he was waiting for the arrival of his allies from New York; and though his plight was desperate, like the sturdy Briton that he was he was not willing to give up until the last hope was gone. ”

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Everett T. Tomlinson, The Rider of the Black Horse — Chapter 32 (1904)

“ Down near Philadelphia had occurred the battle of Brandywine, where the Americans had been defeated with a heavy loss, and already some were comparing the defeats which Washington suffered with the success which apparently was following the efforts of General Gates in the north, few realizing how the great-hearted Washington was simply striving to hold Howe's army where it then was to prevent aid being sent to Burgoyne, ignoring any possible reflection that might be made upon his own seeming failure. ”

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Everett T. Tomlinson, The Rider of the Black Horse — Chapter 32 (1904)

“ It would be impossible to describe the enthusiasm of the people when news of this great event was received, and nowhere was the excitement greater than in the little force that still remained with General Clinton in Orange County. Even Robert Dorlon apparently forgot his own sufferings, and joined enthusiastically in the celebrations that followed.
"This means that we can go home now," said Joseph joyfully to Robert.
"It means that you can."
"Yes, and you 're to go home with me, too."
"No, I must go back just as soon as I can get a horse."
"You are n't fit to," said Joseph eagerly. ”

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Everett T. Tomlinson, The Rider of the Black Horse — Chapter 32 (1904)

“ It's now or never with us."
"What do you mean?"
"Nothing, except that the reports are that the redcoats up there are in a trap; and if Clinton does n't get through pretty soon, it 'll be all up with them."
"Somebody else may have carried word to him of what Sir Henry is doing and planning to do," suggested Robert somewhat gloomily. His own physical condition was not such as to warrant him in taking a very bright outlook.
"Never give up till you have to!" retorted Joseph. "That's my motto. At all events, the world is rid of Russell and a few other villains like him." ”

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Everett T. Tomlinson, The Rider of the Black Horse — Chapter 32 (1904)

“ He wasn't looking for the Clinton we were thinking of, though. His face showed that."
"Yes," assented Robert, whose thoughts were of Dirck. "You say Dirck went back to his home? Did he take his family with him? I should think he'd have been afraid for them. It is n't safe."
"No, it is n't, and that's a fact. But you can't move Dirck by any such little things as that, you know. He's a regular Dutchman and does n't know how to change."
"That's not so bad."
"No. There seem to be plenty, though, who do know how in these days," laughed Joseph. "They 're first on one side and then on the other." ”

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