Our Fellows; Or, Skirmishes with the Swamp Dragoons

Joseph Coleman introduces himself as a sixteen‑year‑old living on a sprawling cotton and corn plantation ten miles south of Vicksburg. He and his identical twin brother Mark share a tight bond, matching clothes, dogs, and even the trouble they attract—from a retaliating half‑breed to a vengeful neighbor named Tom Mason. Their world hums with the sounds of a massive herd of livestock, a pack of steadfast hounds, and the restless wildlife that roams the surrounding swamps and woods.

Against this rugged backdrop the brothers find themselves repeatedly drawn into daring encounters, whether chasing down escaped animals, fending off prowling bears, or confronting the mysterious “Swamp Dragoons” that threaten their home. With their loyal dogs at their heels and youthful bravado driving them, Joseph and Mark embark on a series of bold skirmishes that test their courage, loyalty, and the limits of brotherly friendship.