And was frightened afterward at what I said, with so little reflection and respect; but the General, who had turned red as a pippin, burst out laughing and says he: ‘You are a damnably disrespectful young man, sir, but you and your friend Loskiel may suit yourselves concerning the taking of this same Amochol. Only have a care to take or destroy him, for if you do not, by God, you shall be detailed to the batteaux and cool your heels in Fort Sullivan until we return!’“

We both laughed heartily, and Boyd added:

“He said it to fright me for my impudence. Trust that man to know a man when he sees one!”

“Meaning yourself?” said I, convulsed.

“And you, too, Loskiel,” he