"Maybe we can make a passage along the slopes of the mountains." "As the idea has occurred to me I take it that it will occur to Little Phil also," said Warner.
"Are you sure that he hasn't thought of it first ?" "My politeness forbids an answer.

I am but a lieutenant and he is our commander." The rest of the day was spent in massing the troops across the valley, the Winchester regiment being sent further west until it was against the base of the Massanuttons.

Here Shepard came in the twilight and conferred with Colonel Winchester, who called Dick.
"Dick," he said, "Mr.Shepard thinks he can obtain information of value on the mountain.

He has an idea that some fighting may occur, and so it's better for a small detachment to go with him.

I've selected you to lead the party, because you're at home in the woods." "May I take Lieutenant Warner and Lieutenant Pennington with me?
It would hurt their feelings to be left behind." "Yes.