““Ethan looked over at his father and uncle and asked, “Is this space large enough for one more box muskets?” “It should be,” his father replied. “It’s the same space we hollowed out in the stall Sweetbriar is using.” “You’re too softhearted, John, when it comes to horses,” Uncle William said. “I’m not sure I would have risked discovery of our smuggling operation just to care for a couple of redcoats’ horses!” He shook his head slowly at his brother, but there was an affectionate smile on his face. “Come now, Will,” Pa said, “it would have looked suspicious if I had refused to take their horses.””
