A West Virginian named Shattuck knew something of the country, and led them.
"What is this place, Sulphur Springs?" asked Colonel Winchester of Shattuck.
"Mr. Shattuck," said Colonel Winchester, "how near do you think we can approach without being seen?"
Shattuck advanced with certainty, and the others, true to their training, came behind him in single file, and without noise.
There was a well defined road and Shattuck now led them at a gallop. As they approached the springs they checked their speed, owing to the increasing darkness.