Col. S. What did he say? Ah, if we only could have met him in time!
Char. He told us very little, only the position of the camp. But
he knows all the plans and orders off by heart. He stole the plans from
Winthrop's tent. But they have taken him--a spy! I tell you, they have
taken him.
Gordon. We must not stay here a moment. A party will come and
search the place.
Fair. Where will they take him?
Gordon. Where? (thinking). That's it. Where will they take him.
His release. He had no papers on him. He'll not be shot down as a spy.
Columbus; the prison there (slowly). Morgan's got to have that news.
Escape; what is there else. Colonel, I must have a word with you in
private (he turns to the others). You'll leave us for a moment. Here,
Bev, have the best horse saddled for Col. Stuart. Take him to the far
end of the orchard, fasten him to the big sycamore tree. You know the
place.
Bev. Yes.
Gordon. Go, quick! Send Cupid with the horse and come back here.
[Exit Bev.
Col. S. What is your plan?
Gordon. You'll see. Mrs. Stuart, you Charlotte and Fair keep
watch, and if you see the enemy, come back to us.
Char. Here, mother, Fair; we must not lose a moment.
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