"Let the prisoner be removed, Mr. Lawson," ordered the
governor, whose stern and somewhat dissatisfied expression
of countenance was the only comment on the recommendation
for mercy.
The order was promptly executed. Once more Halloway left
the square, and was reconducted to the cell he had occupied
since the preceding night.
"Major Blackwater," pursued the governor, "let a detachment
consisting of one half the garrison be got in readiness
to leave the fort within the hour. Captain Wentworth,
three pieces of field artillery will be required. Let
them be got ready also." He then retired from the area
with the forbidding dignity and stately haughtiness of
manner that was habitual to him; while the officers, who
had just received his commands, prepared to fulfil the
respective duties assigned them.
Since the first alarm of the garrison no opportunity had
hitherto been afforded the officers to snatch the slightest
refreshment. Advantage was now taken of the short interval
allowed by the governor, and they all repaired to the
mess-room, where their breakfast had long since been
provided.
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