Evident plans for encampment of some days. Long
hill, covered with scrub pine and bushes, on right. Affords excellent
cover. Aspen river on left. Too deep to attempt ford. Large encampment.
Valuable stores. Pickets stationed quarter mile out on all roads." Is
that right?
Char. Yes, you know it--you are sure?
Carter. I've said it over to myself until I know it backward.
Burn it.
Char. The candle, Fair. (She holds paper in flame until
destroyed; she tears remaining bits). Is there any more?
Carter. Yes, but I am sure of it all. If I can only get to Morgan
with it, we can wipe them from existence.
Fair. You mean you'd kill them all?
Carter. I've learned more than just the location of the enemy.
Fair. What else?
Carter. I have Winthrop's plans.
Fair (almost in a whisper). How?
Carter. I stole them from his tent.
Fair. You have them with you?
Carter. I memorized and then destroyed them. (He turns to Mrs.
S.). What time is it?
Mrs. S. About seven.
Carter. Uncle and Gordon may come on here. We were almost certain
the camp had moved. If they do not come before I leave, watch out and
take them in.
Mrs. S. When were they coming?
Carter. Later. We thought it best not to travel all together.
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