almost peevishly that no recruits could be picked up in Westchester, and that we had had our journey for our pains. Anyway, he’d be damned if he’d permit recruiting for riflemen among his dragoons, it being contrary to law and common sense.

“I’ve a dozen young fellows who might qualify,” said Colonel Thomas bluntly, “but if the law permits Mr. Boyd to take them my regiment’s volleys wouldn’t stop a charge of chipmunks!”

We all laughed a little, and Captain Fancher said:

“Minute Men are Minute Men, Mr. Boyd. You are welcome to any you can enlist from my company.”

Alsop Hunt, being a Quaker, and personally opposed to physical violence, offered no suggestion