The Huttig news., 1915-09-25

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 Snow wore the cap of the Federal cav airy, and I knew had fallen into Yankee hands
 "I have no objection to telling you my name and rank" 1 said coldly, but lower that gun first; am in uni form"
 The rather contemptuous tone of voice employed had greater effect on the fellow than the evidence of his eyes. His arm fell to his side, al though he still retained a grasp on my bridle.
 "So I see," but with no cordialty in the words. But that is hardly con- vincing Federal officers are rare birds who ride these roads alone. Who are you, sir. and why are you here?"
 Perhaps I may be privileged to ask first by what authority you halt and question mel"
 He laughed, and waved the weapon he still held toward the others of his party.
 Our force alone is sufficient author tty I should suppose. However, 1 will set your mind at rest-I am Captain Fox. in command of a detachment of the Twelfth Pennsylvania cavalry" "Oh. yes" l responded more pleas antly, of General Ramsay's command. You know Major Harwood, no doubt?" We are of his escort" both suspi- cion and command lost before my cool assurance. You are in the service, slr?"
 Third United States cavalry; on re- cruiting detail. l was to meet Har- wood at Hot Springs, but was told he had gone to Green Briar"
 By whom?'
 "A scout I met by chance; he gave the name Taylov."
 The captain swore grimly, glancing across my horse into the face of the trooper opposite.
 Well, this stumps mel. his voice grown suddenly harder. "It doesn't sound straight, for we left him safely in Hot Springs an hour before sum- down. and he had no purpose at that time except to wait there for Taylor. Do you carry any papers?"
 I drew the official envelope from my He opened the flap.
 "A little light, Snow-yes, a match will do."
 The flame lit up their faces-the off, eer thinfaced man with ynusta che and imperial, his teeth oddly promi- nent; the trooper older in years, but smooth-shaven, with deep-set eyes and square chin. Their uniforms were dusty and well worn. The others, clustered behind, remained mere shad- ows. The captain took in the nature of the document at a glance, and l marked change in his expression be- fore the match went out.
 'Oh, 1 see-you are Lieutenant Ray mond. Got to us earlier than you ex- pected. Find many recruits north ?"
 NO" l answered, taken completely by surprise. but managing to control my voice. That was why 1 thought might accomplish more in this section. l Those counties have been combed over" hesitated an instant, and yet | it was best for me to learn what I could. q was not aware, captain, that my projected visit had been an nounced"
 He laughed, and the second match went out, leaving us again in dark ness
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 Nor was it, officially; merely a friendly letter from an officer on Heitzelman's staff to our major asking for you a friendly reception. Camp gossip brought the news to me. You knew Harwood?"
 No; only General Ramsay advised me to confer with him, because of his intimate knowledge of this section He belonged. 1 believe, in Green Briar?'
 Yes, we were at his place yester- day; south of Lewisburg. What sort of looking man was this fellow Fay. lor?'
 I described him minutely, hoping for some recognition, but the ca ntain did not appear to recall any sue'4 charac ter.
 We have only been in this region a