This he did, and I kept on my flight until I came to the house of a friend, where I halted to make inquiries.

The gentleman had just come from London, and had seen handbills at every conspicuous place, describing me and my horses.

I asked him what I should do?
He said, 'you are not safe a moment; there is no hope but in flight; avoid the main road, and get to the colony if you can; if you succeed, go to A.Steward; he is an upright man and will never betray you for money,' And here I am: if I am arrested, six months imprisonment, three hundred dollars fine, and the forfeiture of my father's valuable and favorite horses, will be my portion.

I have had no regular meal for the last three days, and my head aches violently." We gave him some refreshment, and conducted him to a room, assuring him that he should have it to himself.

All remained quiet until midnight, when a man knocked cautiously at our door.