The Hero of Ticonderoga
The Hero of Ticonderoga
or Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys
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"You are more likely to look down the barrel of his," retorted another, laughing.
"We'll surprise him. You see, the governor has waited until the Green Mountain Boys, as they call themselves, got tired, and then he sends us; 'cause why? There isn't another sheriff in the colony as could bag a fellow like that same Allen."
"Do you know the way to his farm?"
"Yes, every turn in the road. We shall reach there soon after sunset, and then I'll walk right up to him, and say: 'In the name of the king, surrender!' and he will be so surprised that he will almost drop dead with fright."
"But suppose he is not alone?"
"He will be; at least, there will only be the young boys, and they will not fight."
"He will not expect us."
"No; and, seeing so many, all armed, he will surrender at once. Then we go to Seth Warner's place, and he might show fight, for there are two others live with him, but we will silence him by keeping Allen in the front rank, so that, if he
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