The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-07-07
LITERATURE.


past, were indicative Of intense amazement.
dare say they wondered what 1t all meant. On
went Reb at the same headlong speed, which
could not for the life Of me check, until, at sharp
turn Of the road he dashed into the whole Of
stuart's cavalry. Reb upset three or four horses
and their riders ere his impetus could be arrested
and them painting and apparently quite satisfied, he
stopped and gazed about him with great calm and
complacency. 1t ID needless to add that was
prisoner.
Somewhat Of an undertaking. for one man TO
attack eight thousand" lsughingly said young
rebel officer, by whose side rode after l had
given up my arms. ! explained how IL was my
misadventure had occurred, to the amusement Of
those who could hear me. II was understood that
Iwss TO be sent to Richmond; but AZ the rebel
force was moving in that direction was allowed
to keep my horse until they changed their course;
then was to be forwarded under guard 70 the
capital. N
1h,t evening, after hard days march. which
had fatigued both men and horses. We camped near
small village. The main body Of the rebels passed
on mile or 20; but the officers quartered ct fine
large house, belonging to gentleman who was
absent, but whose family were inmates Of the
dwelling. was allowed 70 remain with the OIL
GERS, who were most courteous to me. Upon en-
tering the house the ladies received with great
kindness. To their credit be It said, they as
anable and polite to me, the prisoner, - to the
officers Of their own army.
I'VE have friend with us who will sympathize
with you, Captain" said one Of The young ladies'
"Where 10 Annie? You must know, sir, that she is
Yankees cousin Of ours-who can't get home.
She is dreadfully patriotic. shall send her to
you" few moments after in came Miss Annie,
and to my great surprise and JOY found it the
Miss Annie Of all others whom most wished to
see. Some two years ago l had met the young
lady at Newport; had as asserted by my compan-
ion become quite spoony about her, and, strange
TO say, had thought Of her with an ardent desire
to meet her again ever since that night when
first pressed her hand significantly, and said over
and over again
"Goodby. Miss Annie think Of me sometimes.
shaA ever bear you in mind. I hope we shall
soon meet again."
She murmured something about "next year,"
but since then things had changed. Instead Of
Newport balls had been enjoying rebel cannon
balls and undergoing the hardships Of q cavalry
officers life. Still had always thought Of Miss
Annie, and now was holding her hand in mine,
and was shout to express my Joy at the meeting,
when saw from her manner that she wished we
should appear ~ strangers to each other. or
course complied with her evident desire, and 1t
was only when, in the course Of the evening, we
found ourselves alone, that referred to past times
'Do you yemember Newport Miss Annie %
aaId.
"Oh. yes, Captain, 1 do" We were very happy
and careless, then." sighed the beautiful girl;
'now al Ia bloodshed and strife. How were you
captured"
Irelated the circumstances attending my being
made prisoner. She was surprised TO hear OF
Reb's bad conduct. and expressed desire to see
the horse. At that moment In came the young
ladics-hss Annie's cousins. They were in great
glee, laughing merrily, ~ soon found out. at my
misadventure, which some Of the ofhcers had been
relating to them.
"wherc did you obtain that noble charger,
Captain" asked one Of the ladies.
my men captured the horse several months
since, at the time we defeated Q portion Of the
same force which now hold me prisoner"
"Indeed, then he In rebel HORSE" said the
lively girl. "He has come back TO his proper
owners, and brought you, Captain, as the result Of
his visit to Yankee land"
She laughed; but did not. I was gazing at
Miss Annie who had just entered the room. She
was appsren<ly buried in deep thought.
IL hear" said she at last. "that the Union
forces are within twenty miles OF here, north"
She looked at me significantly, and added quickly,
Arc you not afraid, girls, that they may come
herev
mo, indeed!r said the fair rebels; I'VE are safe
enough Our troops will drive them back more
quickly than they came.n
Are you paroled," said Annie, ss she passed
near me.
81 am not"
"Then you must endeavor 10 escape. The rebels
are fsrious that black troops should be armed and
led against them, and they vow they will treat the
Union prisoners with fearful severity. You must
make your escape"
I pointed out TO her the utter impossbity Of
any such attempt; but she persisted in her ssser-
ton, and said she would think the matter over and
let me know her plans.
At supper the young ladies asked me many ques-
tions about my horse all Of which l took great
pleasure In answering. was proud OF Reb.
"Confound the brute said one Of the officers:
"he upset me In his mad career, knocked my horse
and myself head over heels. say, Captain, I no
ticed that every time the bugle sounded he pricked
mp his ears and seemed inclined TO start again"
'Yes, he ia always frantic when he hears a
charge. The moment the sound reaches his ears
he rushes forward spite Of all obstacles"
Captain" said Annie, with great eagerness
"won't you ride the horse tomorrow and LET us see
him go through his paces'''
"Oh, ycs," chimed In her cousin, "by all means
let us see Reb, Captain"
reminded the ladies that was prisoner. and
not at liberty 10 show on 70 them the qualities OF
my steed.
"Oh, he IL in the lot' said one Of the young
ladies'. "Yon can ride him In the morning. There
h no danger Of your escaping" she ADDED. laugh.
ingy; the wall is Of brick, aud seven or eight feet
high. Papa kept his racers there"
Fariv the no II morning re we're up and mar, aLf,y