The whole
command, hearing Oncle Jazon's patriotic words, set up a wild
shouting on the spur of a general impression that Beverley came as
a messenger bearing glorious news from Washington's army in the
east.
It was a great relief to Clark when he found out that his favorite
Lieutenant had not broken his parole; but had instead boldly
resurrendered himself, declaring the obligation no longer binding,
and notifying Hamilton of his intention to go away with the
purpose of returning and destroying him and his command. Clark
laughed heartily when this explanation brought out Beverley's
tender interest in Alice; but he sympathized cordially; for he
himself knew what love is.
Although Beverley was half starved and still suffering from the
kicks and blows given him by Long-Hair and his warriors, his
exhausting run on the trail of Clark aad his band had not worked
him serious harm. All of the officers and men did their utmost to
serve him. He was feasted without stint and furnished with
everything that the scant supply of clothing on the pack horses
could afford for his comfort. He promptly asked for an assignment
to duty in his company and took his place with such high
enthusiasm that his companions regarded him with admiring wonder.
None of them save Clark and Oncle Jazon suspected that love for a
fair-haired girl yonder in Vincennes was the secret of his amazing
zeal and intrepidity.
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