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Glendale, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 30
the benefit they might derive from them. In a few days, then, having completed my arrangements, Curtis started to Richmond, by the way of Wilson's Landing and Glendale, he having decided that, provided as he was with his pass from the Secretary, it would be perfectly safe, and at the same time a much shorter route than by the wleader, who now entered the room, and approaching him, said: Mr. Harcourt, I have orders to place you under arrest, so you will prepare to accompany us to Glendale at once! What crime have I committed? demanded the old man, now perfectly calm, that you dare enter my house in this manner! You will know that soon enou the circumstances was admirable, bustled about the room, getting together a small bundle of clothing for her husband to take with him on his enforced journey to Glendale; and anon, while doing this, spoke soothing words of comfort and encouragement to the younger children, who, white and speechless with terror, were crouching in
Mexico (Mexico, Mexico) (search for this): chapter 30
ctively, fourteen and twelve years. These latter are listening attentively to the conversation going on about them, and anon interjecting some childish observation, or asking some question commensurate with the quaint views and ideas of childish years. Well, finally observed the old gentleman, it is hard that one dare not speak their own sentiments in a country like this; my grandfather fought in the revolution, my father in the war of 1812, and I, myself, took a hand in the brush with Mexico; but I never dreamed of seeing the day when a man dared not speak his honest convictions, for fear of having his roof burnt from over his head, and, worse than all, endanger even his own life, and those dearest to him. I have always told you, William, replied his good wife, that the day would come when this fearful curse of slavery would have to be wiped out in blood, and you all know now that I prophesied truly. And, she added, as for me, I have no fears for the result. Our only mistak
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 30
ue. the villain punished. The important information brought to my notice by Operative Curtis, on his return from Richmond, concerning the character and working of the Subterranean headquarters, at once determined me on a plan of using the same body of men, or rather the information they carried, for the benefit of the Union forces, instead of allowing them to use it in the interests of the Confederates. To accomplish this, I detailed several members of my force, both at Washington and Baltimore, to co-operate with Curtis, whom I intended now should become an active agent of the rebels in carrying dispatches to and from Richmond. The plan was, in short, that all dispatches entrusted to him should be accurately copied, the copies to be delivered to his confederates, and the originals forwarded to their destination. In war, as in game of chess, if you know the moves of your adversary in advance, it is then an easy matter to shape your own plans, and make your moves accordingly,
Petersburgh (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 30
ded advantage. So in this case, I concluded that if the information intended for the rebels could first be had by us, after that, they were welcome to all the benefit they might derive from them. In a few days, then, having completed my arrangements, Curtis started to Richmond, by the way of Wilson's Landing and Glendale, he having decided that, provided as he was with his pass from the Secretary, it would be perfectly safe, and at the same time a much shorter route than by the way of Petersburgh. Leaving him for the present, then, to make his way to Richmond as best he can, we will turn our attention to other persons and to other scenes. The interior of a comfortable farm-house, the place, and early evening the time. The family are gathered around the tea-table, and are discussing earnestly the war, and the chances of the success of the Northern troops. The family consisted of five persons: the husband and wife, both traveling down the western slope of life, a young and b
Mary Harcourt (search for this): chapter 30
A Virginia home. unwelcome visitors. Mr. Harcourt arrested and released. Dan McCowan Makes forcible love to Mary Harcourt. the girl in peril. a timely rescue. the villain punished. The nducted themselves, so far, very orderly. Mrs. Harcourt, a kind and matronly-looking woman, with arned to the house and brusquely informed Mr. Harcourt that as he had found nothing to convict him oCowan, the man whose name was mentioned by Mary Harcourt, in her warning to her father, only a momes or the old life of labor and the lash. Mr. Harcourt was a strong anti-slavery man. Holding thesno direct proofs, yet he had long suspected Mr. Harcourt of being a friend to, and a sympathizer witlow had conceived a violent attachment for Mary Harcourt, his daughter, and for a year past had gretained possession of the knowledge that young Harcourt was in the Union army, and he determined to uouse, receiving the tearful thanks of good Mrs. Harcourt, and the object of the admiring gaze of Ma[4 more...]
Dan McCowan (search for this): chapter 30
e may be outside listening; you forget that Dan McCowan and his desperate gang may be in the vicini the soldiers, had entered their dwelling. Dan McCowan was a man who for years had pursued the detoonty, and 50 dollurs out of the coonty. Dan McCowan. N. B. Planters should taik panes to er that she always avoided his presence. Dan McCowan, however, was just the man, when thwarted iuddenly and most unexpectedly confronted by Dan McCowan. So startled was she by this unlooked — foontemptible, cowardly brute, he exclaimed, as McCowan arose; I have a mind to finish you, while I hat, and I will shoot you as I would a dog, McCowan reluctantly obeyed, and slunk away muttering o relate the circumstance of her meeting with McCowan, from which his timely interference had saveded along, Mary frankly told him the secret of McCowan's attack, and proceeded to explain the man's ause of her detention, and her adventure with McCowan, not forgetting to mention the part my operat[3 more...]
Singleton (search for this): chapter 30
ou all know now that I prophesied truly. And, she added, as for me, I have no fears for the result. Our only mistake has been in casting our lot and settling in the South, and in the very presence of an evil we could not avert. True, mother, rejoined her husband, but you know I have ever been outspoken against slavery, and its attendant curses. I also flatter myself that I have had some influence in mitigating, at least, the condition of not a few of the black race. You remember Colonel Singleton liberated his slaves at the very outset of this war. And was compelled to flee to the North to save his own life, answered his wife; and had we been wise, we would have gone to a country more congenial to our views, and while we could have done so with safety. I am afraid, she continued, if it becomes known that our son has joined the Union army, serious trouble may befall us at the hands of men who have long desired an excuse for arresting you and confiscating your property; if,
George Curtis (search for this): chapter 30
rtant information brought to my notice by Operative Curtis, on his return from Richmond, concerning t Washington and Baltimore, to co-operate with Curtis, whom I intended now should become an active a days, then, having completed my arrangements, Curtis started to Richmond, by the way of Wilson's La, who was no less a personage than my operative George Curtis. The girl had sank to the ground amost fainting from fright, but so enraged was Curtis at the scene he had witnessed, that he continu Look out! she exclaimed, he has a pistol. Curtis turned his head in time to see the fellow in tfoiled, and dropped his hands at his sides. Curtis advanced and disarmed him; then, stepping backthe face of the detective. Pardon me, said Curtis hastily, seeing the cause of her confusion; my name is George Curtis; we have been so busy talking that I had not thought of names. She then ied him again and again, and so profusely, that Curtis begged that he would not mention it, as he had
1812 AD (search for this): chapter 30
nd two younger children, a boy and girl, aged, respectively, fourteen and twelve years. These latter are listening attentively to the conversation going on about them, and anon interjecting some childish observation, or asking some question commensurate with the quaint views and ideas of childish years. Well, finally observed the old gentleman, it is hard that one dare not speak their own sentiments in a country like this; my grandfather fought in the revolution, my father in the war of 1812, and I, myself, took a hand in the brush with Mexico; but I never dreamed of seeing the day when a man dared not speak his honest convictions, for fear of having his roof burnt from over his head, and, worse than all, endanger even his own life, and those dearest to him. I have always told you, William, replied his good wife, that the day would come when this fearful curse of slavery would have to be wiped out in blood, and you all know now that I prophesied truly. And, she added, as for