The Border Spy; or, The Beautiful Captive of the Rebel Camp / A Story of the War

e Delay-The Expedition-The

else desired

h been both grav

uncil; but we'll

ou ride?-S

e division under the command of acting Major-General Sigel, had succeeded, after an extraordinary effort, in reaching the west side of the river, but it was impossible to convey

rsaw and its vicinity, numbered only about ten or twelve thousand. Under the incessant toil of the soldiers, who labor

that Price would never meet our entire army, and that farther pursuit of that general was altogether fruitless. This opinion, however, was not general, and the more experienced officers were of the opinion that a few days would bring a great and

the Arkansas line, and make a junction with Texan troops, said to be on the march toward Missouri. Many reports were circulated with regard to the streng

own and trusty men into the very camp of Price. The delay of the army would afford sufficient time for doing so. It soon became known throughout camp that the general wished the services of some two

rove, near the house of the rebel judge Brown. In no way was it distinguishable from others which surrounded it, except that before the door, there was a single soldier of the body-guard, with drawn sword, acting as sentinel.

f officers' of the cadets. Just before reaching these we will turn a little to the left, and proceed for a short distance down a narrow lane. At the extreme right of t

hese officers display the rank of captain, by their shoulder-straps, the other two that of first lieutenant.

on!" called one

n," was the r

more

capt

the person addres

battering ram, his form very lank and lean, his legs immensely long and thin, and very knock-kneed, and his feet-oh! ye gods,-such feet. They were about the shape of his own knapsack, and almost as large, and his legs seemed to join the feet exactly in the middle, extending as far to the rear as front. And when he walked, one would almost fancy that at every step he wo

s voice was he

you let this fire go out? Captain wants some

followed this, as th

have a jewel i

ut a ro

r, I wish you would

gold. I have adopted hi

my commission,

nd to t

what

let us talk of other matters now.

lazy sk

e adjutant, laughing, which was joi

to us, for we have done very little lately. But, t

g himself to the cook and boys who surrounded him, and who were always

s, captain. At all events, that reply was mo

nothing been said about the men going with us, or with the officer who may volunteer to go, and of course the general wo

eived any def

er includes our names, and we are to report t

d not to run. True, we are running after Price, but that does not satisfy me. I confess that I am amb

said William, e

e the coffee upon the table. Y

as he handed a bottle toward his captain

don't speak again,

tant say he wanted something, and I tho

e, Nett

ain. Shall I

will you shu

ain, my teeth

r my fire, William. Ta

capt

ettleton was

n wants some wood. Come, be quick, or

, what were yo

elatives, to feel that I have done so

ly motive?" The captain fixed a piercing look upon him. He bent his head for a m

while I enjoy the self-satisfaction derived from great deeds, I desire my country should derive all the benefits. It may be passion with me-this love of country-but I trust it is principle. My fathers fought, and I should hate myself if I had so far degenerated as to fight from selfish motives, or fe

I doubt your love for your friends and your country. But you have just re

ed upon the adjutant with a look of surprise, a

the camp

ow the good book tells us that where th

ange words; ho

n you no

ives t

How soon a relative may be t

, captain,

er sex, ever made a man like Harry grow pale and melancholy. You have not heard him sing 'Noble Repu

if Harry really does love,

ess and resolution I never could have expected in one so young. I met her years ago in New York. She was then a little child, but I loved her even then. When I visited the camp of the rebels last week, what

tleton. I want him,

entered

refer: to serve in the ranks,

just as I am. Why? You don't wan

o you object to be

rn round qu

hy

t are t

illiam, that yo

hink I am,

t the enemy in batt

ch w

rom the

I should,

you said you we

I say s

ld you run fr

ollow my capta

isteners. "You are matched this time,

l go to-night, where there is s

capt

illiam. We may

only both killed, I

e! In wh

l for your fire,

o. Saddle White Surry for yourself. Give my brown horse to Swasey's nigger! prepare my h

ed to the headquarters of the commanding off

mall table, busy with his papers. But he rose instan

rders, general,"

rtake this task?" answered the

ing that may benefit our army and our cause. You have only to give your

irections. You, Captain Hayward, will act as you think best, so far as details are concerned, and will take command. If, however

swer now. Good e

ening, g

t the tent, and proceede

ened the envelope. He glanced over its cont

have in my possession one of the secesh uniforms, which formerly belonged to an offic

we to pro

a few moments. The general has

capt

r horse

capt

-door. Stay, here is a suit of clothing I wish you to put on, and wherever we go, understand you belong in Springfield, and have just left the hospital there.

rougher dress. Their horses were brought up, and they at once too