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

Proposal-The Rej

ie for one's co

s suddenly seized, and thrown violently to the ground. But, before he could recover his surprise and fire, the form had disappeared among th

rse, and appeared to notice nothing which transpired around him. He did not even speak to, or recognize, his fair

kindly cared for by Alibamo and the other attendant, who still were permitted to remain with

iently recovered to conver

army, as his friends will spare no trouble to rescue him. We are to have a battle very soon, I suppose, and we may lose him, even if not defeated, as the body-guard will dash to the point where he is held, and attempt his

d, that he will be secure u

ngfield, and thence thro

, and must hang!

icy dictates otherwise. He is much beloved by

heir revenge,

prisoners. The federals would hang a thousand of our friends in retal

h; but Hayward insulted me grossly, at o

en him with death, and his proud eye flashes as he replies, 'My country will remember me!' Taunt him-spit upon him-and he does

y to humble him

roud spirit ca

nto the dungeon, and there left to rot and die. As you say, sudden death would have no terrors to such a soul, but the d

tent, his head bowed upon his hands

raising his head, "what t

rescue!" repli

ndness such as yours. You have watched with me constantly, and, like a bright angel, have ministered to my wants. Your presence has cheer

nt pain. "Yes-I know you love her, for you

ved any word fr

and extended to me those words of hop

ing his attendant, "have you heard

arn skunks talk abou

do th

it was a darn shame that a bo

g! Why don't you f

d--d if Captain Hayward should die any such way, and when he had waited till the last minute, if no

noble heart," said Hayw

n't keep these dam water-drops out of my eyes, cos I'm a d

aged to remain with me so lo

hink of suspecting me! They think I don't know any

u get with

'Git out of my way, greeney.' And so I followed on after the rest of 'em, and managed to keep with you

would not use that expr

ression,

darn s

only I know that I am

"you spoke of your sist

-merely

and removed to the Union camp,

for th

e if sent for,

g. I shall never see her. But when I am dead, let her know it, b

sobbed

ou weeping

nking of y

e, you would not wonder that I love her! Why, she would hang upon my neck, and listen to each word, as if her life depended on her hearing every sound. And when I parted with her for the wars, it seemed

ld not, heaven wil

and I shudder as I approach it in this manner. Nettleton, I shall give

it, captain. But you

ing Price," was anno

ntered

u will soon be able to receive and wear your sword again!" These words were spoke

omprehend y

use you deem

t at your camp on the Osage, you expressed a desire to

scouts in the guard-house for your own safety; you visited and conversed with my officers, gaining all the intelligence you desired; you assisted a prisoner to escape, and meeting a party of my scouts you killed six with your own hand before

eive at your hands," r

ay be spared

boon," repl

ive for your sister's

ugh his frame. But in an instant he re

with General Pri

s lips, but d

uch a man as you should die, and by the rope. I would much prefer to have met you on the battle-fi

ourself to name that on

nt from yours at the North. We do not wish to interfere with your government or your interests. We only ask a government of our own, and that you should not interfere with our interests. We do not march our armies into your territories, and we feel that you have no right to march into ours. It will not damage the great North to permit the Southern States to form a government of their own, one that will correspond with their interests;

honest enemy, at least. You may tell me what

ot wish you to act against your feelings or principles; but, I heartily wish you could view our

manner is that of a man who makes an offer, sincerely and in good faith, not as a bribe. But I cannot view this matter as you do, and consequently cannot accept yo

y do not wish to see so

deemed my duty. If you have a duty to perform, and the performanc

never to take up arms against us a

s the firm bu

oud, Captai

ce. I shall do nothing, excepting to esc

s that

tell me what is

ward on your way to Memphis, through Arkansas. At Memphis you will be imprisoned, and detained for the pre

not at onc

hold some of our prisoners,

cate with my friends or send th

e permitted,"

ge am I to be sen

Springfield. From there it is left to th

met those of Branch. There was lightning in

to Captain Bran

coward as to strike a wounded, senseless ma

ou mean?"

would strike her, if he dare, and because he dare not, he took the noble method of revenge, by striking me in the face with hi

g. Is it true, Captain

ell, and Hayward knows it is fa

ht, Captain Hayward. If you should make up your

the tent

w. God knows what it will bring for us. But stil