The Yankee Champion — page 152: what you’re looking at

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THE YANKEE CHAMPION. 145 and when I return I’ll come out here and help you bury these bodies.”’ | The old Tory cast one more glance upon the cold, stiff bodies of Wimper and Goss, and without another word he turned away from the spot. He did - not even ask for his pistol. In a few moments more he had passed from sight. ‘““Come, Gideon, our way is clear now,.”’ The boy crept out from his hiding-place, and gave his hand to Luke. He was stronger now, and ere long they reached the river. A small boat was found, in which they crossed over to the southern shore, and at the end of half an hour more they reached the dwelling of an old Quaker, named Simon Goodhue, with whom Luke seemed to be acquainted. No questions were asked by the friend, but taking Gideon kindly bv the hand, he led him into the house, and Luke Soper followed. Eomicboo cS GO