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

lity-The Attendant-

man is that?

his plight,

state.-Sh

rate form of Hayward up

e very man we want-it

im into the earth!" shouted o

orture! It is our general's command. Let no one dare to disobey it. A

d missed his footing, and fallen, throwing its fair rider violently to the ground. It was but an instant

ill be a thousand times sweeter. Look there!" he cried, as he dragged the helpless g

d!" sobbed

m dead for millions! It was a game well played, and worthy of your lover, the gallant Captain Hayward. But he

would

rom limb-hack him to pieces-tear out that heart you love so much, and give it to you still beating with life

fiend!" groa

. Shout, boys! shout! We are victorious! Dance-dance-hold your revels over that form! But do not

the command of Branch, and

It is our notes of victory.

age would scorn to exult thus over a single fallen fo

every word of insult you have spoken, or do speak to me, I'll revenge myself on h

called Hayward i

r name first! But perhaps he hopes fo

o my heart. I'm cold-co--" T

ve her too! She shall be in my power-oh! I will wring his heart. Oh! I cannot speak my exultant

ou are. His sister is far beyond your r

f it costs ma millions. Don't let him die. Tear open his vest-see wh

ldiers did as

what say you? Is she not in my power? And not only she, but all his family shall suffer. I hate the tribe. You said I could not find her. I'

ation will that afford yo

is gazing upon his pangs, it will be doubly keen to him, knowing she sees

mo! Al

is tongue out. He shal

lood spirted from his mouth and nostrils, but he moved not. As the soldiers appl

ght arm, and must have entered the lungs.

"He must live. Tie him on one o

tions of that bad man, had, from very shame, left his breast, and he silently t

the rebels. At length they turned their direction across t

re you goi

e army moving. It is our army.

cowards as you are!" repl

h was a blow upon the hea

e every word of ins

nearly gone. But you are mistaken if you deem

ieve you," re

him speak the name

d

t I might recognize him as a friend. Harry was with the capta

rpose? No! Besides, I do not believe one word you h

in from riding in this manner, and he faints in an instant

ture this poor man in this man

e in an hour, and then I will

d to attend upon h

great gratifi

s; very

't. Now speak

mbulance was overtak

f he is carried on horseback, he wi

party, as he advanced through the crowd. "I'm us

this peculiar looking object

to be too careful. Such dam sku

placed in th

r to remain with h

e rep

to the person who had volunteere

dy else won't. But I don't

l go forward and report to the general. Here,

ut a few miles farther. In a short time after the halt, Branch r

the ca

ems to breathe much e

spoken

id not w

t of the general," said Bra

ay,

long?" asked

for the present. Treat him w

, and I'll do the best I

ward was brought to

ious?" asked

N

eon attend him. It is highly important that he

t y

and bring me whatever

g of the character desired by P

n was soon in attendance, and after dressing his wounds, ann

le to converse, let me know it. I wish to question him," said

esented him with a letter. The general tore i

ss, not one word is to pass between him and the lady, except in presence of the guard. And to prevent any conversation which may be understood

l be strictly car

guarding him shall answer

ety with mine," replied th

o attend upon Hayward for the present, but that every word spoken between them was to b

ered Branch to himself. "But come, Aliba

without you, sir

that very reason I

amo seated herself beside the wounde

to remain here?

I suppose?" replied

tent should be fil

bly, and bit his lip

ss man, and thus revenge that hone

thus again,

t before she had finished the sentence, she had snatch

ome purpose, once, and if you dare approach me, or t

anch, who was now fairly foami

rn skunk, you!" said the soldier, as

harm you, soldier, but if you attempt to take

use in trying to make women mind you. They'

d Branch. "Speak to him

you know me?"

ad the captain's face,

orgive me-for I have brought all this upon you!" Alibamo bent over the wounded man

about?" growled Branch addressing

sobbed the attendant,

you sympathize with

"I don't believe he's half so much

ng manner, as she laid her hand gently upon hi

urst, and I shall bellow like a bull. Oh! I wish I wasn't such a darn skunk! But I ain't no account, no way, so don't cal

h sympathy for your

k it's fair to strike

the captain-a feeling you cannot understand. God has given him a noble

efore!" asked Branch of the

. It made my hair stand up, I tell you. By thunder, wasn't he brave! I'll bet if there had been six just like

Hayward, in a feeble v

Alibamo. She placed the cu

ng!" said Hayward.

you dream?" a

e-Mamie

His answer was dir

me, captain?"

ere is

s not

l him. William Nettleton!" c

said the attendant, springing forward. Had the rebel officer been less absorbed i

e you are?" asked

, he opened them, and looked upon the speaker-a look so full of scorn

" he asked. "Take him away-h

I am through with

the rear of this tent h

ll call upon them, perhaps I shall be able to bring you compan

nt. He became at once uneasy. Then he sprang su

d there. It held

lying on the ground. She held it to the light, and th

ar!" Then, as if suddenly recollecting her

etray me, I b

arn skunk. Let me

ed, clasped his hand, kissed it convulsively. "

nd then all will be up with us!" cried the fellow, as he t