. He
quickly rallied a few companies, ordered Colonel Humpton to wheel the
line, and with the cavalry and a part of the infantry successfully
covered a retreat."

"Then did all who had not already been killed get away from the British,
papa?" asked Elsie.

"Not quite all; they captured between seventy and eighty men, taking,
besides, a good many small arms, two pieces of cannon, and eight
wagon-loads of baggage and stores."

"Weren't some of the British killed?" she asked.

"Only one captain and three privates; and four men were wounded."

The story was finished, and having seen all there was to see in
connection with it, our travellers went on their way and pursued their
journey, not feeling at all hurried, seeing all they wanted to see, and
stopping to rest whenever they felt the need of it. Elsie enjoyed it all
thoroughly. There was no abatement of the tender, watchful care her
father had bestowed upon her in their former journey, and added to that
was the pleasant companionship of Miss Rose and her brother.

Mr. Edward was very kind and attentive to both his sister and Elsie,
always thinking of something to please them or add to their comfort; and
both he and Rose treated the little girl as though she were a dear,
younger sister.

Elsie was seldom absent from her father's side for many minutes, yet
sometimes in their walks she found herself left to Mr. Edward's care,
while Rose had Mr. Dinsmore's arm. But that did not trouble the little
girl; for loving them both so dearly, she was very anxious that they
should like each other; and then she could leave Mr. Edward and run to
her papa whenever she pleased, sure of being always received with the
same loving smile, and not at all as though they felt that she was in
the way.

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