how I will get them, without their knowing our intention to escape, is
a matter of much difficulty. If they should once know it, the whole
crowd will desire to leave with us."

"That would be unreasonable on their part," replied Alfred. "They must
be aware that every man cannot get away at the same time, and to
desire or attempt such a thing would be to ensure the re-capture of
every man."

"Well, I will start now on the borrowing expedition, and by some
subterfuge, be saved the necessity of informing any person of our
intention."

Having moved off as he spoke, and proceeding to the tent of a brother
officer, succeeded in borrowing a citizens' coat and pants without
exciting any suspicion of his intended escape. At the next place he
went to, a few remarks were made, but upon his informing the Captain
to whom he applied, that he desired to have his uniform renovated, and
had no change of clothing while that was being done. The citizens'
clothes were cordially loaned, and he returned to Alfred with a joyous
heart.

"What luck have you had?" enquired Alfred as soon as he returned.

"See for yourself," was the reply of Harry, as he threw down the coats
and pants.

"Then everything needed is procured," he observed.

"Yes," replied Harry. "We must now mix with the other prisoners, as if