... been told, found a picket at Ratcliffe's gate. Requesting to be admitted, he was asked if he was a soldier, and, on answering negatively, was passed in without hesitation. Ratcliffe corroborated Perryear 's statement, saying, furthermore, that Forrest was very strict, and that it would be much better for him to remain there until they had all gone down the river. But, added he, if you must go, I'...