Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 386
eak-ably for my little white bed at home. My uncle examined Stars foot, and re-mounted. Ride most cautiously, he said. His tone seemed to seal our doom, so sad wasit. My frightened heart went pit-a-pat, andevery tree-trunk loomed ghostly and grim. But truly they were upon us before we thought. My… … CRIED MY UNCLE, POINTING HIS PISTOLS. Let me pass! This is the kings highway,cried my uncle, stoutly braving them, and point-ing his pistols. What s your business? asked the chiefrobber, who stood coolly facing them. That s as little to you as I would yourswere to me, answered my uncle. You seeme…
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