“Naturally.”

“With me also?”

“You are a Mason.”

“Also,” snarled Butler, “I am an officer in his British Majesty’s service. Now, answer the questions I put to you. How many cannon did your Yankee General send back to Tioga after Catharines-town was burnt, and how many has he with him?”

“Do you suppose that I am going to answer your questions?” said Boyd, amused.

“I think you will, Come, sir; what artillery is he bringing north with him?”

And as Boyd merely looked at him with contempt, he stepped nearer, bent suddenly, and jerked Boyd to his feet.