I became tired of such foolishness and rode back." "You mean you left?
Deserted ?" "Oh, hardly that," lazily.

"You see I was sent out with a detachment to ride down the Lewiston road.

I merely left my sergeant in command and turned my horse's head this way.

I can be back by morning, and I wanted to see you." "To see me, Captain Grant! You disobeyed my father's orders to ride back and see me?
I hardly appreciate the honor." "Oh, I suppose not," his tone grown suddenly bitter.

"But I am here just the same, and propose carrying out my intention.