31/53 It was a brilliant deed, and it's cleared the Valley of the enemy." "Our scouts have reported that some of the fugitives have reached Pennsylvania, spreading the alarm there. I suppose they'll be gathering troops in our front now. What's the news from Hooker, Harry ?" "He's moving northwest to head us off, but I don't think he has any clear idea where we're going." "Where are we going, Harry ?" "It's more than I can tell. Maybe we're aiming for Philadelphia." "Then there'll be a big stir among the Quakers," said Happy Tom. "It's our business to be led, and we know that we're in the hands of a great leader. |