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"WE have been detained a long time," said Somers, when they reached the ravine through which it was necessary to pass on their return; for it was not likely that the rebel pickets would permit even the ubiquitous Major Riggleston to go over to the Yankees.
"Too long, too long," replied the regular, rather nervously for him. "I am afraid we are too late to be of much service."