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L. P. Brockett, The camp, the battlefield, and the hospital: or, lights and shadows of the great rebellion, General Pope and the assistant secretary of war. (search)
matter of business. Call on my adjutant, sir. He will arrange any business you may have. But I wish to have a personal conversation with you. See my adjutant, in an authoritative voice. But- Did I not tell you to see my adjutant? Trouble me no more, sir ; and Pope was about walking away. My name is Scott, general, quietly remarked the small, plain man. Confound you! What do I care, thundered Pope, in a rising passion, if your name is Scott, or Jones, or Jenkins, or Snooks, for the matter of that? See my adjutant, I tell you, fellow! Leave my presence! I am, continued the quiet man, in his quiet way, the Assistant Secretary of War, and- What a revolution those simple words made in the general's appearance and manner! His angry, haughty, domineering air was dispelled in a moment, and a flush of confusion passed over his altered face I beg your pardon, Mr. Scott, I had no idea whom I was addressing. Pray be seated; I shall be happy to grant you