My Ambulinia shall rest in this hall until the break of another day, and if we fall, we fall together.

If we die, we die clinging to our tattered rights, and our blood alone shall tell the mournful tale of a murdered daughter and a ruined father." Sure enough, he kept watch all night, and was successful in defending his house and family.

The bright morning gleamed upon the hills, night vanished away, the Major and his associates felt somewhat ashamed that they had not been as fortunate as they expected to have been; however, they still leaned upon their arms in dispersed groups; some were walking the streets, others were talking in the Major's behalf.

Many of the citizen suspended business, as the town presented nothing but consternation.

A novelty that might end in the destruction of some worthy and respectable citizens.