Instantly
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The clamor of voices ceased; the line was formed promptly and with exactitude; the charge sounded; and, led on by their commander, the Virginians swept across the plain with an impetuosity that nothing could withstand, and the field was
instantly
cleared of the enemy; those who were not destroyed sought a shelter in the woods.
The volume was eagerly opened, and they proceeded
instantly
to examine its pages.
The change in the countenance of the black was
instantly
perceived by Katy, and turning her face, she saw the peddler himself, standing within the door of the room.
Birch complied instantly, and a man was dispatched in quest of the booty; he soon returned, throwing the bundle on the floor, swearing it was as light as feathers.
"Yes," interrupted the spinster hastily, and with an air of reverence that was
instantly
succeeded by an expression that denoted more of worldly care; "but then I have left my wages for three years past in the hands of Harvey, and how am I to get them?
Frances hastened
instantly
to communicate his wish to that gentleman, and impelled by an interest she could not control, she returned again to her seat by the side of Miss Singleton.
"Are you Harvey Birch?" said Dunwoodie, advancing with an air of authority that
instantly
drove the Skinner to a corner of the room.
Advancing
instantly
to the chair of Wellmere, the surgeon instinctively laid hold of his arm, and exclaimed,-"Bless me! - a quick and irregular pulse - flushed cheek and fiery eye - strong febrile symptoms, and such as must be attended to."
"Mount, mount, and follow your captain; arm and mount, and that instantly, or you will be too late!"
The latter was
instantly
demanded, and promptly delivered.
The surgeon, who had been in imminent peril, was too much bewildered to reply instantly, but wiping the moisture from his forehead, and clearing his lungs from the vapor he had inhaled, he said piteously,-"Ah! it is all over!
Miss Peyton and her niece flew, with a rapture that was blessed with a momentary forgetfulness of all but her preservation, to receive Sarah from the trooper; but the vacant eye and flushed cheek restored them
instantly
to their recollection.
A summons, of the sort conveyed by Katy, was
instantly
obeyed, and not a minute elapsed before he was by the side of Miss Peyton.
Everything was
instantly
in motion.
Notwithstanding the distance, Frances
instantly
imbibed the opinion that it was Birch.
He took the hand that Frances, in the fullness of her heart, extended towards him, but
instantly
relinquishing it, threw himself into a chair, in evident fatigue.
Have a horse prepared
instantly
for this black, who shall accompany me to my brother - , and I will send down the volume yet in season.
The attention of Mason was
instantly
drawn to the same object; and, forgetting all delicacy for a brother officer in distress, or, in short, forgetting everything but the censure that might alight on his corps, the lieutenant sprang forward and seized the terrified African by the throat; for no sooner had Caesar heard his color named, than he knew his discovery was certain; and at the first sound of Mason's heavy boot on the floor, he arose from his seat, and retreated precipitately to a corner of the room.
The most obdurate heart could not have exacted further patience, and Caesar
instantly
gave in.
But the forward movement that the youth made for this purpose was
instantly
checked by the peddler.
The look of fire, that for a short time glowed on his countenance, disappeared in the solemn lines of unbending self-abasement, and, speaking as if addressing a negro, he replied,-"In heaven there is no distinction of color, my brother, therefore you have a precious charge within you, that you must hereafter render an account of;" dropping his voice - "this is the last sentinel near the road; look not back, as you value your life."Henry remembered his situation, and
instantly
assumed the humble demeanor of his adopted character.
Harvey
instantly
drew up, and suffered his companion to run alongside of his own horse.
She stood, earnestly looking through the crevice, hesitating whether to retire, or to wait with the expectation of yet meeting Henry, as the stranger moved his hand from before his eyes, and raised his face, apparently in deep musing, when Frances
instantly
recognized the benevolent and strongly marked, but composed features of Harper.
Harper had risen as the door opened, and there was a slight movement of one hand towards his pistols; but it was cool and
instantly
checked.
This Frances
instantly
did, ingenuously admitting him to a knowledge of all her views in visiting that lone spot at such an hour, and by herself.
Did Sir Henry Clinton know that the peddler had communion with me, and under such circumstances, the life of the miserable man would be taken instantly; therefore, as you value human blood, or remember the rescue of your brother, be prudent, and be silent.
"As you see me, Mr. Birch," said Frances, raising herself from her brother's arms, and turning an expressive glance towards the secret cavern, that the quick eye of the peddler
instantly
understood.
Henry first observed this suspicious-looking stranger, and
instantly
pointed him out to his companion.
The man complied instantly, and Birch received his gun with eagerness; nor did he lay it upon his shoulder to renew their march, before he had carefully examined the priming, and ascertained, to his satisfaction, that it contained a good, dry, ball cartridge.
As he expected, this leader
instantly
hailed the peddler, in a voice by no means more conciliating than his appearance.
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