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CHAPTER XXV.
A LUCKY MEETING.
"Captain, where am I?"
"In the woods with me, Peck."
"What has happened?"
"Don't you remember? The Indians surprised us, and you were shot in the side."
The brow of the wounded soldier contracted for a moment, and then he drew a long and painful breath.
"Ah, yes, I remember now, Are we alone?"
"Yes."
"And what of the others, captain?"
"I am afraid they have either been shot down or taken prisoners. Poor Carwell and Leeds I know are dead."
"It was a nasty surprise, wasn't it? I was sure they hadn't seen me."
"Those Indians are sly, Peck. They never let on until they are fully ready. We can be thankful that we escaped."
"How long have we been here?"
"The best part of the day. I carried you along
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