CHAPTER XVII.. Wiley Disregards the Counsels of Aunt Phebe and Uncle Abram,

Wiley disregards the counsels of Aunt Phebe and Uncle Abram, and is caught by the Patrollers--The Organization and Duties of the latter--Wiley Runs Away--Speculations in regard to him--His Unexpected Return--His Capture on the Red River, and Confinement in Alexandria Jail--Discovered by Joseph B. Roberts--Subduing Dogs in anticipation of Escape--The Fugitives in the Great Pine Woods--Captured by Adam Taydem and the Indians--Augustus killed by Dogs--Nelly, Eldret's Slave Woman--The Story of Celeste--The Concerted Movement--Lew Cheney, the Traitor--The Idea of Insurrection, 236