He knew that much of his welcome was due to the powerful influence of Colonel Leonidas Talbot and to the warm friendship of Arthur St.Clair, who apparently was related to everybody.

A letter came from his father, to whom he had written at once of his purpose, giving his approval, and sending him more money.
Colonel Kenton wrote that he would come South himself, but he was needed in Kentucky, where a powerful faction was opposing their plans.

He said that Harry's cousin, Dick Mason, had joined the home guards, raised in the interests of the old Union, and was drilling zealously.
The letter made the boy very thoughtful.

The news about his cousin opened his eyes.

The line of cleavage between North and South was widening into a gulf.