I advise you to lie quiet here for a day or two, and then if I am still able to put my hand on you I may turn you over with full explanations to the authorities." Dick noted the significance of the words, "if I am still able to put my hand on you," but he merely spoke of his gratitude and went with young Woodville into the little apartment.

It was on the right side of the hall, and a round shutterless hole opened into the ravine, admitting light and air.

The "window," which was not more than a foot in diameter faced toward the east and gave a view of earthworks, and the region beyond, where the Union army stood.
The room itself contained but little, a cot, some blankets, clothing, and articles of the toilet.
"Mason," said Woodville, "make yourself as comfortable as you can here.
I did not know until I escaped from Jackson that it was you who ignored my presence there.

You seem in some manner to have won the good opinion of my uncle, and, in any event, he could not bear to remain in debt to a Yankee.

If you're careful you're safe here for the day, although you may be lonesome.