The doctor's negroes had run away to the North, and the doctor had vanished with his family in the opposite direction.

His house had been burned, his stables stripped of every thing of value, and the whole surroundings formed a picture of desolation.

The doctor had found a reward for his vigilant search.

There was no doubt he had obtained his rights.
Having ended our breakfast, we decided to remain at that place until late in the afternoon, for the purpose of writing up our accounts.
With a small table, and other accommodations of the worst character, we busied ourselves for several hours.

To the persona of the household we were a curiosity.