He appeared accordingly, accompanied by the captain who had joined with him in the outrage, and under whose influence he appeared to act.

Marion renewed his demand, in person, for the sword of Croft.

The other again refused to deliver it, alleging that "Croft was a Tory, and even then with the enemy in Georgetown." * The brigade of Marion was for a long period without medical attendance or a surgeon to dress his wounded.

If a wound reached an artery the patient bled to death.

To illustrate the fierce hostility of Whigs and Tories, a single anecdote will suffice.