... He then climbed up a tree and opened his jack-knife, the only weapon he had, and prepared for any attack which might be made. After a time the negro came back, and to Cushing's joy, reported the Albemarle sunk and the people leaving the town. Cushing then went further down the river, and found a boat on the opposite bank belonging to a picket guard. He once more plunged into the chilly river, and...