Whig Against Tory - The Military Adventures of a Shoemaker, a Tale of the Revolution by Unknown
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"'Why! we-we-ll--upon the whole'--said the man--'I--I--think I'll let you off, if you'll never set foot here again.' "'I'll promise no such thing,' said Crosby. 'I'm willing to go-- indeed, I would, not stay in such a habitation as this; but I'll not be driven.' "Crosby well knew that prudence required his departure; and with some deliberation, he shouldered his pack once more, and with a short 'good by'--left the house. At the distance of a mile, he found lodgings where he slept unmolested. "On the following morning, he ascertained that the Committee of Safety were alone at Fishkill--the troops having gone abroad on some expedition. Seizing the opportunity of their absence, he crossed the river, and was soon at the residence of Mr. Duer. "That Crosby was in more than ordinary danger in traversing the country, was apparent both to himself and Mr. Duer. He was advised, therefore, to repair to an honest old Dutchman's, who lived in a retired place, some miles distant, and there wait until farther orders. "Accordingly, being furnished with a complete set of tools, he proceeded to the appointed place, and was so fortunate as to find ample employ for some time, under the very roof of his host. "A few days only, however, had elapsed, when an express arrived, |
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