The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1862-05-09
From the Continental Monthly,
+" Taken Prisoner.


Itwa. terrible battle. Amid the rat
tie of mIsketry and whistIing Of bullets,
the cashing Of sabres, the unearthly cries
of wounded horses and the wild shouting
Of men, the clear voice of Lieutenant Hugh
Gregory rang out "RaIly. my brave
boys, rally, and avenge your Captains
death -
"Not quite 50 fast sir, quietly remark
ed rebel officer, bringing bis sword to a
salute: "you observe that your men are
retreating and you are my prisoner"
Hugh saw that it was 50, and with a
heavy heart gave himself up.
"Hurrah for the Stars and Stripes ~
shouted brave young soldier, attempting
to raise himself upon his elbow, but falling
back exhausted by the loss of blood.
"D-n you. I'll stripe you " exclaimed
a brutal fellow, rising in his stirrup8 and
aiming a blow at the wounded man.
''Dare to strike helpless man shouted
his commander; as he warded off theblow
with stroke that sent the fellows sabre
spinnino in the air. "Now d1sm0unl and
help him if you can" But it was too late;
the brave soul had gene out with these
words.
Lieutenant sad the rebel officer, whom
we will know as Captain Dumars. Il see
that you are wounded, Let me assist you
upon this horse, and one Of my sergeants
will show you the surgeons quarters
And he bound up the wounded arm as well
SIS be could, helped him upon the horse,
and with playful Au rrroir, rode on.
Hugh's wound was too painful, and he
was too weak and tired, to wonder or think
clearly of anything; he only felt grateful
that his captor was a gentleman and quiet
ly submitted himselfto the ssrgeant's guid
ance.
The battle was ended, in whose favor
il DOES not matter, SO far as this story is
concerned d-and Captain Dumars obtained
permission to take Lieutenant Gregory to
his mothers house until he should recov-
er from bis wound or be exchanged.
When Hugh found himself established in
a pleasant little chamber with windows
looking out upon Tie flower garden and the
woods beyond. fading away into his own
loved North land, he tho't that after all, il
was not so terrible to be prisoner Of war
He was decidedly confirmed IN this opin
ion when he occasionally caught glimpse
of the little form Of Annie Dumars fitting
about among the flowers and being some
what of philosopher, in his way, be de
termined to take it easy
The presence ofone the Hessians at Mrs
Durrar's house gave it much the same at
traction that Is attached 10 menagerie
Feminine curiosity Is an article that the
blocade cannot keep out of Dixie, ant
many were the morning calls that Annie
received, aud many aud various were th'
methods ef pumping adopted TO Learn
something Of the prisoner, how he looked
how lie acted, now be Vas dressed, and 50
forth.
fTmpertiuence he hsard Annie ex-
claim as one Of these gossiPs passed thro
the gate. after putting her through a NOR,
minute ilquisition than usua, And h
heard her dainty shoe heels impatientl
tapping along the hall, and when she bro
in bouquet Of fresh flowers he saw in he
face traces Of vexation.
"I seem 10 be quite a What>is-itl 2"
Shame r'-and she broke off a sten
and threw il out el the window with alto
rether unnecessary vehenence.
"sPlendid girI Thought Hugh
"where have seen her =
And he turned bis thoughts back thro
the years that are passed, calling up th
old scsnes; the balls, with their may
passionate waltzes, aud their promenada
on the balcony in the moonlights mil,
glow, when sweet lips recitel choice Sc
!ections from Moore. and white hand
swayed dainty sandal wood fans with tn,
potency OF the most despotic scepters tht
sleigh~rides, with their wild rollickinp fun
keeping time to he merry music Of III,
bells and cul4 ating in the ineyitabl,
upset; the closing exercises Of the semi
nary, when blooming grls, 10 ihe full ef