No, and he didn't even know me out yonder, until after the sergeant spoke up.

What business has that fellow got planning what I shall do ?" Hampton made no attempt to answer.

It was better to let her indignation die out naturally, and so he asked a question.

"What is this Brant doing at Bethune?
There is no cavalry stationed there." She glanced up quickly, interested by the sudden change in his voice.
"I heard dad say he was kept there on some special detail.

His regiment is stationed at Fort Lincoln, somewhere farther north.