Greene, without pay, without clothing, and as we have seen frequently without ammunition, had driven the enemy from all their strong holds but one; had defeated them in battle, and retaken all South Carolina but a neck of land.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
I believed that the lieutenant was right, and it lessened my hopes of the brig being retaken; still I did not abandon them altogether, and the thought contributed to keep up my spirits.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
It was the opinion of our captors that only a few men having been put on board, the crew had risen and retaken the vessel.
"Won from the Waves"
W.H.G. Kingston