"I may be gone for half an hour.

Advance your men carefully into the shadow of that cabin there, and wait orders.

Don't let them straggle, for I want to know where they are." I bent lower and whispered in his ear, "Don't let that negro out of your sight; but no shooting--rap him with a butt if necessary.

You understand ?" "Sure; I'll keep a grip on his leg." I paused an instant thinking.
"If luck helps me to get inside, and I find the way clear, I'll draw that shade up and down twice--this way--and you can come on.

Move quickly, but without noise, and wait outside for orders, unless you are certain I am in trouble." "Yes, sir; we'll be there." "Have one man watch that light all the time; don't let him take his eyes off it.