"
The paper which Nat had brought and which Rand had opened, ran:
"To the Uncas Patrol, Greeting:
"The Highpoint Patrol, of the Boy Scouts, hereby challenges the
Uncas Patrol to a contest for the Scout championship of the Hudson,
to be rowed by crews selected from said patrols, at such time and
place as may be hereafter agreed upon.
"HIGHPOINT PATROL. JACK DUDLEY, Leader. TOM BROWN, Corporal."
"Well, boys, what do you say?" asked Rand, when he had finished
reading the challenge. "After the prowess exhibited by their
messenger, do you think we dare accept?" Whereupon there arose a
babble of voices in which all sorts of opinions were expressed.
"Shure they can't bate us more than three miles," concluded Gerald.
"Then I suppose we may accept," said Rand.
"Shall I so report?" asked Wat.
"You can report that the challenge has been received and that we
will send our answer by messenger."
"Thank you," replied Wat, "and now I must be off. Be sure and come
and see us; we will try and treat you right."
"There can't be any doubt of that," replied Rand.
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