Page 44 - Among the camps, or, Young people's stories of the war

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T E N minuses hiter Colonel Stafford, with a steady step
and a proud carriage, and with his hand resting on
Bob’s shoulder, walked out into the hall. He was
dressed in the uniform of a Confederate major, which fitted

admirably liis tall, erect figure.
"G eneral Den by, 1 believe/1 he said, as the Union officer
rose and faced him. " W e have met before under somewhat
different circumstances/1 he said, with a bow, “ for 1 now find
myself your prisoner/’

'■ I have the honor to request your parole,” said the
General, with great politeness, 11 and to express the hope that
1 may be able in some way to return the courtesy which I
formerly received at your hands.” He extended his hand
and Colonel Stafford took it.

" Y o n have my parole.’ said he.
11 I was not aware/' said the General, with a bow
toward Mrs. Stafford, " until I entered the room where your
children were sleeping, that I had the honor of your hus­
band's acquaintance- I will now take my leave and return to

camp, that 1 may not by my presence interfere with the joy
of iliis season."