If it were a matter of islands and ocean bays, I would have long ago riddled out the heart of it." "We're on the way to get news," I said, and I told him of my wager that evening.
"Man, Andrew!" he cried, "it's providential.

There's nothing to hinder you and me and a few others to ride clear into the hills, with the Tidewater thinking it no more than a play of daft young men.

You must see Nicholson, and get him to hold his hand till we send him word.

In two days Lawrence will be here, and we can post our lads on each of the rivers, for it's likely any Indian raid will take one of the valleys.
You must see that Governor of yours first thing in the morning, and get him to promise to wait on your news.

Then he can get out his militia, and stir up the Tidewater.