They were but a handful, but they seemed resolved to sell their lives as dearly as possible.

Our horses pranced and bounded, and could hardly be restrained as the balls whistled among them.

I drew off a little, and gazed upon my husband and father, who were yet unharmed.

I felt that my hour was come, and endeavored to forget those I loved, and prepare myself for my approaching fate.
"While I was thus engaged, the surgeon, Dr.Van Voorhees, came up.

He was badly wounded.