XIII. PERRYVILLE

XIV. SEEKING BRAGG

XV. STONE RIVER




THE SWORD OF ANTIETAM


CHAPTER I

CEDAR MOUNTAIN


The first youth rode to the crest of the hill, and, still sitting on his
horse, examined the country in the south with minute care through a pair
of powerful glasses. The other two dismounted and waited patiently.
All three were thin and their faces were darkened by sun and wind.
But they were strong alike of body and soul. Beneath the faded blue
uniforms brave hearts beat and powerful muscles responded at once to
every command of the will.

"What do you see, Dick?" asked Warner, who leaned easily against his
horse, with one arm over the pommel of his saddle.

"Hills, valleys, mountains, the August heat shimmering over all, but no