The house has been stripped to a mere shell.

Not a nigger left, nor a horse.

I'd like to know what influence keeps this property untouched!" "That's easily answered.

You forget we are a divided family, with fighting men on either side." "Little these outlaws care for that." "At least they appear to, as we remain unmolested.

There has not been a raiding party halted here since the war began." "Well, if you hadn't been at home, there would have been one along now," burst forth Grant rather roughly.