The Musket Boys of Old Boston : $b or, The first blow for libertyWarren, George A.
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The Musket Boys of Old Boston : $b or, The first blow for liberty
Warren, George A.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction; War stories
"And we are volunteers until the last redcoat is driven back to
England!" declared Phil. "The next move is to join the reorganized army
of Gen. Washington."
And how the lads did join the reorganized army, and went forth to
fight valiantly, will be told in another volume, to be entitled, "The
Musket Boys Under Washington; Or, The Tories of Old New York." In that
book we shall see some fierce fighting on Long Island, and learn the
particulars of how the boys came to the rescue of a girl who was in the
power of a miserly Tory who wanted to send her to England against her
will.
With the money that had been restored to him, Mr. Warrington went into
business once more, and, although the times were very unsettled, he did
very well.
"And what will you do?" asked Andy of Burt Noble, when the two met one
day.
"I am off for General Washington's headquarters," answered the young
spy. "I guess we'll meet again." And the boys did meet,--not once but
many times.
"I rather imagine we've seen some hot fighting, Andy," said Phil.
"You are right,--but the future may hold hotter fighting still."
"This war has but begun," came from Ralph. "King George won't give up
yet. We'll have to whip his redcoats many more times ere he will be
willing to admit our independence."
"Never mind--we'll do it!" cried Andy, with flashing eyes. "From now on
our watchword must be Liberty forever!"
And the other Musket Boys echoed the sentiment.
THE END
[Transcriber's Note: Inconsistent hyphenation left as printed.]
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