I calculated that there were not more than a dozen of Lawrence's men who within three days could not get the summons and within five be at the proper rendezvous.
One evening I was surprised by a visit from Colonel Beverley.

He came openly on a fine bay horse with two mounted negroes as attendants.

I had parted from him dryly, and had been surprised to find that he was one of us; but when I had talked with him a little, it appeared that he had had a big share in planning the whole business.

We mentioned no names, but I gathered that he knew Lawrence, and was at least aware of Ringan.

He warned me, I remember, to be on my guard against some of the young bloods, who might visit me to make mischief.