Don't fire a shot; just lay the iron down on them.

Take all the men along, except the two I need here.

You know your business." "Sure," grinning, "and what then ?" "Scout around the house.

I don't believe there are any guards set, but it will be safer to make sure." "There's some cavalrymen at the stable, sir; we heard 'em singin' out there." "A few officers' servants; you can attend to them easily enough after you are certain about the house.

By the way, who is the best man to send back ?" "Into our lines, sir?
Young Ross would be all right." There was a desk in one corner, with writing materials on it, but I was most anxious just then to be assured we controlled the situation.