Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 403
as that, quietly, but hastily andunanimously, the garrison of Baton Rouge haddeemed discretion the better part of valor, and,without awaiting the formality of the word ofcommand, had withdrawn into the blockhousethat formed the inner defense of every frontierfort of the last century. Depassaus… … DOFFING HIS HAT, HE BENT LOW IN MOCK COURTESV TO THE BOY. kee rebels? Holo there! Come out! To yourcaptain, my men! For Spain ! For Spain! Come, come, Louis, my lad, Depassausaid patronizingly, I dont want to hurt you.I want only this fort, and have it I will. Yourmen are afraid to fight. What is…
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