The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-29
CHAPTER XII.
The Generals Little Comedy.

There was hurried movement on
the part of the sentry in the corridor,
followed by the tra1npling OF many
feet: sabres clanked, voices broke the
frightened now. They were coming.
They were there. What were they
about to do to her? Of course, they
would not shoot her-she was reason
ably sure Of that-but in any event
she was certain to be parted from her
lover. She drew nearer to him as the
door was opened.
On the threshold stood General
Beauregard himself his visage
charged with an unusual degree OF sol
emnity. Back Of him were grouped
the members Of his staff and others
who had been on the wharf the night
before They were all in full uniform
and made a most impressive sight. It
was highly dramatic moment, full of
menace to the woman. AS for Semp-
land. he scarcely comprehended 1t.
1.-THE cOurt-martial! whispered
Fanny Glen fearfully, instinctively
shrinking closer to Sempland as she
spoke.
That officer knew, OF course, that no
court-martial was ever inaugurated in
that manner, but he said nothing. He
did not understand. He would await
developments. Something was In the
wind, certainly. What could it be?
Odpldltl SSAlpleti1U, oeIAu @AAO' our
eral formally. advancing further into
the room followed by the rest, you
are relieved from arrest. sir, and
- s,Captain sempland?" murmured
Sempland in great surprise.
Eyes, sir; Captain Sempland," with
marked emphasis on the title. you
are restored to duty forthwith, sir"
continued the general smiling at his
astonished subordinate. 1.-THE charges
OF neglect Of duty and disobedience of
orders which I made last night and
repeated this morning are withdrawn.
There was never any suspicion OF
cowardice or treason. Altho you
did not succeed, having been prevent
ed by causes beyond your control, as I
now learn, from taking out the David,
yet your earnest desire to do so, the
fact that you volunteered for the de-
tail, and even besought me to give It
to you, the extreme measure to which
you resorted to escape from confine-
ment in order to carry out your or
ders. even going so far as to threaten
a. lady, warrant me in promoting you.
Here" receiving the weapon from one
return it to YOU" Next the general
drew some papers from his coat
"Here is your commission as captain.
Here are orders which take you to
the Army Of Northern Virginia. They
are accompanied by personal letter
TO my friend, General Lee, IN winch
have asked him to give you a position
on his staff with all its opportunities
for useful service and distinction. May
YOU reflect credit, as I have no doubt
YOU will, upon the south, the state Of
South Carolina, and all our hopes and
ambitions for you. Gentlemen" to
the others, you are all witnesses to
this, rehabilitation Of Captain Semp-
land?
The room was instantly filled with
the sound Of hearty cheering from the
officers in attendance.
General Beauregard, you have
overwhelmed me-" fa1tered Senpland
as soon as he could make himself
heard, Il have done nothing to de-
serve this honor"
Beauregard stepped nearer to him.
you would have sacrificed your
life for a woman" whispered the gall
liant little general approvingly, IT un-
derstand." Then he said aloud: See
that you strive to merit our trust and
confidence in the future. then. You
will have many chances for great
deeds with General Lee, would that
I were with him." ~
General" said the young man,
"your kindness emboldens me. This