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THE RIDER OF THE BLACK HORSE
"Who are you?" demanded Jacob sharply, bringing his chair down upon the floor, and for the first time displaying any interest.
"I 've just come from Fort Montgomery," explained Robert.
"Where d' ye get this letter?"
"That does n't concern you," returned Robert. "You have the letter now. Will you see that it gets into the hands of those who ought to have it?"
"Put yer horse in the barn and come into the house." And as he spoke Jacob rose abruptly and entered the open door.
