San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-02

changed neither pose nor feature; and
his voice rang out firm and clear as he
answered:
1--WE have met before, boyT''
But prison discipline was alert, re-
joicing.
''Order in ranks, there! Sergeant Of
the guard" roared the major, drawing
his sword, "tseize that rebel,jous traitor!
Yank him to the guard-house! He shall
have bath for this!" ...
The angry glow had quick faded from
Fauntleroy's face, the wrathful light in
his eye changed to stare of wondering
doubt long before rough hands ofguards
seized and hurried him away. And
even then, careless of indigniGy and
physical maltreatment equally as OF
prospective torture of 1.-THE BATH" he
turned to look over his shoulder at the
calm, unchanged face of the man who
had spoken those words. For, burned
into his brain on the prison-car, they had
stood before him ever since as a sign,
as his sole hope of deliverance from this
living death.
But Fitzhugh seemed to have dis
missed the incident wholly from his
mind, speaking briefly to the general
and naming corps and histories of men
he recognized. Only wheR the inspec-
ton ended, and the nervous major was
bowling the party to the gate, the spy
said. quietly:
with your leave. general, I would
ask the major to let me speak to the
prisoner who denounced me-"
"As you please, SIR" the veteran an
swered, coldly. but with glance of sur
prise. understand, you were assigned
to me only to identify prisoners; and
the telegram received this morning said
you were needed at once in Washing
ton"
at is for that very reason" Fitzhugh
replied, in low tone. This boy is fa-
vorite scout of Stuart's: information as
to time and place of his capture may
prove useful to my general, very soon"
81 know nothing of your methods,
sir" the general answered, in the same
low voice, with strong infection of con-
tempt; nor do I desire to know. But
/ scarcely think that boy would give you
many facts"
The spy smiled slightly as ne an
swered, aloud:
Perhaps the major will give me per-
mission to say that his punishment is
postponed for this day?'
Certainly, general, with pleasure"
the major answered, quickly. ANY re-
quest from you or your staff consider
it my duty to grant"
The general was at the gate, the
guard at present." when Fitzhugh
asked, quietly:
Shall | report to you again, sir, or
take the noon express east?"
Take the very first train, sir. The
telegram said you were needed in Wash
ington at once" the general replied,
quickly; adding to the aid as he passed
the gate: I'm devilish glad they sent
for that fellow! don't like his stripe.
Damn me, sir, think that young rebel
was rightr'
But Fitzhugh, within the gate, said,
gravely:
plcdSc Sclu du WlUn
me while question the prisoner"
Certainly not, sir. Orderly, instruct
the guard to pass this officer anywhere.
Very glad, sir; very indeed, to oblige
Gen. Baldwin's staff"
The prisoners guard house was
strong pen of rough boards, musty.
cherries, and lit by one wide window,
iron-barred and set high in the rear
wall. Low, filthy hunks lined the wall
below it; and on one of them Fauntle-
roy sat, brooding listlessly over his own
destruction of his only possible chance
for escape. Still uncertain, he sprang
to his feet as Fitzhugh entered, staring
at him with mien half questioning, half
defiant.
The visitor glanced quickly round the
pen. Its three .other inmates were all
strangers to him; and the boy caught
his glance resting on the window, then
dropping to the bunk beneath. Then
they were full of meaning when they
turned full upon Evan and he said,
coldly:
81 do not come to taunt you; only to
say that have had you excused from
your bath-to-day. 1t is best for you to
remain here; but by tomorrow you may
escape punishment altogether. We
have met before, boy!''
81 understand" the scout replied,
dropping his eyes. Had you said that
first, had never spoken So"
at was BEST" the other answered,
| SLOWLY '"ThiS puard house is inst
where you ought to be!' He raised his
voice for the sentry to hear. "You will
be here all night, even if you miss your
bath tomorrow"
II understand perfectly" the boy
again replied 81 suppose l am as well
| off here as elsewhere