The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-02-13
CHAPTER XII.
unsor sentenoe Of peath.

JrsGr sentence Of Death.
At this late date / doubt greatly
n M situation at that time was 30
desperGts as I then conceived 1t. I
question now whether the death sent
cnco would ever have been executed.
But then, With the memory Of Sher-
idan's rage and my own hot-beaded
lotort, ! fully believed my fate was
destined to be that Of the condemned
spy, UElesS che who Slcne might tell
tho whole truth should voluntarily do
so. That circumstances had left me
In the power Ct enc whose fierce dis
like Was already evident was beyond
question, ard had yielded 10 his
gcadinG TO such an extent as to give
those in authority every excuse for the
exercise of extreme military power
Yet Of che thing l was firmly re-
solved-no thoughless word OF mine
should ever ondaBgor tho reputation
OK Edith Brennan. Right or wrong, I
would 90 to death OF dishonor be
foro would speak without her authop-
ity. Love and pride conspirod To-
IaNks thi5 decision adamant,
Come" said Cation. briefly. and I
tlrnsd and accompanied him without
thought. OF resistance At the front
door he ordered the little squad Of
waiting soldiers 10 fall IN. and taking
me by the arm, led the way down
the gravelled path to the road / was
impressed by his seeming careless
ness, but as we cleared the gateway
he spoke, aud his words helped me
TO comprehend.
Captain Wayne" he said quietly. 50
that tGo words could not bo o7or-
heard, you DO not recognize mo, but
l was the officer who conducted you
TO headquarters whom you brought the
Dag II at Wilson Creek OF course !
must perform the duty given me. but
/ wish you 70 understand that wholly
believe your word"
He stopped. extended his hand. and
l accepted it silently.
There must be some grave personal
reason which seals your lipsT" ha
questioned.
"Thare H."
Il thought as much. / CHANGED to
ovorkear the words, or rather a por-
ton OF them, which Brennan whis-
pored. and have no doubt If they wero
explained to the General he would feel
moro kindly disposed toward YOU"
1t was asked as q question, and l
felt obliged to reply.
Il appreciate deeply your desire TO
aid me, but there are circumstances
/ Involving others which compel me for
/ the present to silence. Indeed my pos
sible fate does not so greatly trouble
me, only that ! possess a strong de.
sire 10 have freedom long enough TO
cross swords with this major of yours.
The quarrel between us has become
bitterly personal, and / hunger for O
chance to have it out Do you know,
Is be man who would fight?"
The young fellow stiffened slightly
4 "No are serving upon the same
staff" no said moro abruptly, land
/ whilo We have never been close
friends, yet ! cannot honorably take
/ sides against him. Ho has been out
twico within tho last three years to
Ray knowledge. and IS not devoid
either OF courage or skill Possibly
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