The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-12-15
CHAPTER X.
In the Presence OF Sheridan.

the Unknown GarkneSs OF nut by lns
not unkiudly sergeant than | threw
myself prone on the floor, and va:
sound asleep before the door had fair
ly closed behind him.
My rest was not destined TO he g
long one. 1t seemed lad barely
/ closed my eyes when rough hand
shook me again into consciousness
I The flaming glare Of an uplifted pine
knot flung its radiance over haf-a
dozen figures grouped IN the open
doorway. A corporal, with a white
chin beard was bending over me.
Come, Johnny" he said tersely,
get up you're wanted"
The instinct OF soldierly obedience
IN which | had been so long trained
caused me 10 grope my way To my
feet
What time n It, Corporal" asked
sleepiy.
After midnight"
Who wishes me-"
Headquarters. be returned brusque-
ly Come, move on. Fail in. men"
our march was a short one, and we
soon turned abruptly in al wide
open gateway High pillars Of brick
stood upon either hand and the pas
sage was well lighted by a brightly
blazing fire Of logs. Two sentries
stood there, aud our party passed be-
tween them without uttering word.
As We moved beyond the radiance |
noted little knot Of cavalry men ST.
lently sitting their horses In the
shadow Of the high wall A wide
gravelled walk, bordered, | thought,
with flowers led toward the front door
Of "A cOmmOdious house built after the
colonial type The lower story seemed
fairly ablaze with lights, and at the
head OF the steps as We assembled
young officer came quickly forv ard.
Is this the prisoner brought in to-
uigh,2'
Tie corporal pushed NE forward
This 3 the man, sir
Very well; hold your command
here until Z send other orders
i- rest=3 one hand. not unkindly,
--.- nay arm. aud his tone instantly
..AG-=. ,-.c tat u command To gen.
Cd, .o-r.ssy
va E.l ssnoL. pany ne, and per
Zee. a-- % a-,!s- .uu, FOR your own
s4A=. ~ u g. cast. IS possible IN your
--sR -. t.Lig.', Tor the old man is
g. &c - bis 's--ruus
We r-sset The .ather dim!y lighted
hal -L..- I'd sentry posted at
-t--- 80 y, &, and then NY con.
--c.y- t1.-R open q side door, and
s.e,,.y -o.1net for ne 70 enter in
ADVANCE ~ hin. Il was az spacious
room. -.eg4-- IN all rs appointments,
but IE has" glance revealed only
three occupants Sitting at a hand,
syle.y I-..s-ei mahogany writing.
table Lear he centre Of the apart.
nent Was a short, stoutly built man.
With sttagg.y beard and fierce, stern
eyes ! recognized him at once, al.
though he wore neither uniform nor
other Insignia OF rank. Close beside
him stood colonel OF engineers. pos.
s.b.y his chief OF staff, while 70 the
right leaning negligently with one
arm Ju he Mau'elshelf above the fire
place ani smiling insolently at me,
was Brennan
The sight Of him stiffened me like
a drink Of brandy, and as the young
aide closed the door in my rear, /
stepped Instantly forward 70 the table,
facing him who | knew must be in
command, and removing my hat, sa.
luted.
This is the prisoner you sent for,
sir announced the aide.
The officer, who remained seated.
looked at me intently.
Have ! ever met you before" he
questioned, as though doubling his
memory
You have, General Sheridan" re-
Piled Il was with General Early
during your conference at White
Horse Tavern. / also bore a flag 70
you after the cavalry skirmish at vii
sons Ford
Il remember" shortly, and as he
spoke he wheeled in his chair to face
Brennan
! thought you reported this off
Ger rs a spy?' he said sternly He
Is IN uniform, and doubtless told you
his name and rank"
y certainly had every reason to be
leve he penetrated our lines in dis.
guise,' was the instant reply. This
cavalry cloak was found with him, and
consequently | naturally supposed his
claim Of rank to be false"