The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-01-18

GsII 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"
"It 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.'
~ know nothing of your methods,
sir, the general answered, in the same
low voice, with strong infection Of con-
tempt; NOR do desire to know But
I scarcely think that boy would give you
many facts"
The, spy smiled slightly as he an
swered, aloud: 3aa.
Perhaps the major will give me per-
mission to say that his punishment is
postponed for this day?" ar
Certainly, general, with pleasure" )"
the major answered, quickly, "Any re-
quest from you or your staff I consider
1t my duty to grant" &. a...
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 eastp"
"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 fellowl don't like his stripe.
Damn me, sir, think that young rebel
was rightw
But Fitzhugh, within the gate, said,
gravely:
major, please send an officer with
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 q
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 wal
below 1t; and on one OF them Fauntle
roy sat, brooding listlessly over his owr
destruction of his only possible chance
for escape. Still uncertain, he spranl
to his feet as Fitzhugh entered, staring
at him with mien half questioning, hal
defiant.
The visitor glanced quickly round th'
pen. Its three other inmates were al
strangers to him; and the boy caugh
his glance resting on the window, thel
dropping to the bunk beneath. Thei
they were full Of meaning when the.
turned full upon Evan and he said
coldly:
~ do not come to taunt you; only :
say that have had you excused fror
your bath-to-day. II is best for you
remain here; but by tomorrow you ma
escape punishment altogether. W
have met before, boy"
! 81 understand" the scout replied
dropping his eyes Had you said thi
first. had never spoken So"
1T was best" the other answere'
slowly. This guard house Is just
|. where you ought to bel' He raised h
voice for the sentry to hear. "You WI
be here all night, even II you miss yo'
bath tomorrow"
81 understand perfectly" the bC
again replied. 81 suppose am as we
4 off here as elsewhere"
''Far better for such an active yout
J whose tongue has more liberty than b
Z body, Just now. Keep that tong
quiet, or you may remain here long
than--I think you will"
He turned, opening the door. As q
\ sentry faced, for his exit, he added:
y "You are such a boy, here's somethii
J for you. II may taste better, comil
7 from Gen. Baldwin's breakfast table
: Drawing from his pocket cris
brown bun, he handed II to Evan, w
> caught his meaning look that accol
panied the next words:
Don't bolt II ohole; IL might disagr
with you. Anyway, you will be oblig
to divide with these other rebs, ! 81
pose. Good-day."
A He was gone; the bolt shot, and Evt
Fauntleroy, with whirling brain-f'
IN of hope, memory of the secret lett
to curses OF his own stupidity, and flash
- Of Bessie Westchester's meaning eyes
y, sat once more on the bunks edge. Aft
IN some thought, he rose, saying, softly
Vi Comrades, I'd like your names a
commands. am Fauntelroy. Is troC
=. -th Virginia cavalry"
20 The trio gave the information; VIII
n the boy cried with a loud laugh;
no "well, pards, let's divide Gen. Ba
wins bun"
But his finger went TO his lip, as
- listened intently for the sentry's tran
-, till II faded slowly from the door. III
~ he carefully broke the small loaf, taxi
n from It thin, tempered 6le-saw,
= :. phial OF oil. and strong, thin twi
y, closely wrapped around q scrap
y, written card. These he quickly @
~ ~ cealed in his shirt; and when the n
~ relief looked in at the door five minu
~ ~ later all four men were munching
n1 faly white bread, with innocent fa
but hearts beating high with no
Then, as the regular tramp ag
10 sounded without, Evan eagerly read
card in low whisper: y, ,a.ft
OF ul,,at afta,. Tho fnidni0ht relief al