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man to pass the guards who are stationed along the highways.”
“It does not look very favorable for my reaching Washington to-morrow, then?”
said Webster, inquiringly.
“ No, sir. I am afraid that you will find it difficult, if not dangerous, to attempt such a journey, particularly by the way of Baltimore; and perhaps you had better delay your departure until it can be more safely accomplished,” said Mr. Dunn.
“ It may be as you say,” replied Webster, “but I left Chicago for Washington, and my line of travel was laid out through Baltimore.
I will obey my orders to the letter, and I will arrive in Washington to-morrow night, or lose my life in attempting it!”
“ I see that you are determined to go,” said Mr. Dunn, “and further argument would be of no avail; but I assure you, that you cannot travel further by rail than Perrysville; you may succeed in getting across the river to Havre de Grace, but after that you will have to rely entirely upon yourself.”
“Never fear for me,” replied Webster, with a smile, “I will get through all right, I feel confident.
I will have but little time now to catch the train, Mr. Dunn, and if you will be kind enough to telegraph to Mr. Pinkerton according to my directions, I will esteem it a great favor.”
“Certainly, Webster; anything I can do for you, or Mr. Pinkerton, will be done cheerfully.”
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