Our sentries nearly shot the men, but they knew the proper passwords, and so granted them entrance. Filthy from the road, and nearing exhaustion, nevertheless they insisted on speaking with me before accepting rest or sustenance. And, telling me that they had come from others in the area who were loyal to our cause but dared not openly pledge their allegiance, they laid before me maps showing troop movements in the area, in the hope that I might make use of their information.
Army Encounter
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Effects and outcomes to be documented.