The Yankee Tea-party - Or, Boston in 1773 by Henry C. Watson
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arrived to the relief of Washington, and the confusion of the traitor."
"Who told you that story?" enquired Kinnison. "An old friend of mine, named Buckram; he was one of the men who disguised themselves," replied Colson. "I'm inclined to believe it's a tough yarn," said Kinnison. "It's true enough to the character of Washington. He never let his feelings swerve him from the strict line of duty. But all that stuff about the Indian girl is somebody's invention, or the most extraordinary thing of the kind I've heard tell of. I don't doubt your friend's veracity, but it's a tough yarn." "Probable enough," remarked Hand. "It's a very pretty story," said Ransom, "and I'm inclined to swallow it as truth." "I'm satisfied of its truth," said Colson. "But I wouldn't ask any of you to believe it, if there's anything in it staggers you." "I think Rugsdale was served as all such traitors in such times should be served," said Hanson. "Hurra! for Gineral Washington." "Three cheers for General Washington!" suggested Hand, and the three cheers were given. A song was called for by several voices, and a young man volunteered to favour the company with "Liberty and Washington," the song which follows:-- |
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