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 convicted of Toryism," Hernando continued.

"It was a hard thing to do. They lived out in the woods disguised as Indians, whom they kept posted in regard to the doings in the settlements, but pretended to be friends of the whites. Talk of the treachery of an Indian! He can't begin where a Tory left off," said Eletheer warmly.

Just then the clock struck eleven, and soon after Mr. De Vere and Mr. Genung entered the dining-room.

"Time all honest folks were in bed," said Mr. De Vere. "What have you young people been doing all the evening?"

"I have been listening to some very interesting events in the history of this town," Hernando replied.

"Our ancestors were firm believers in special dispensations of Providence," said Mr. De Vere.

"And their intercession met with favor," replied Mr. Genung.

"Strange!" said Hernando musingly, "that no trace of 'Old Ninety-Nine's' cave has ever