5/26 His horse had been shot under him, and he had received a ball in his leg. Every muscle of his face was quivering with the agony of terror. He said to me, 'Do you think they will take our lives? Perhaps we might purchase our lives by promising them a large reward. Do you think there is any chance ?' "'Dr.Van Voorhees,' said I, 'do not let us waste the few moments that yet remain to us in such vain hopes. |