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The Daily Dispatch: June 8, 1864., [Electronic resource], An Incident of the Siege of Charleston. (search)
speak. "Anna," he cried, "I will die soon, too, but I would have you die my wife. There is yet time to unite us" The young girl did not reply; she was too weak. A slight flush rose for an instant to her pale check; it could be seen that joy and pain were struggling in her spirit for the mastery. Lying upon a stoa, her bridal dress all stained with blood, her hair dishevelled, she had never been more beautiful. Helpless as she was, Lieut. de Rochelle took her hand and requested Rev. Mr. Dickinson to proceed with the ceremony. When it was time for the dying girl to say "yes, " her lips parted several times, but she could not articulate. At last the word was spoken, and a slight foam rested upon her lips. The dying agony was near. The minister sobbed as he proceeded with the ceremony. An hour afterwards all was over, and the bridal chamber was the chamber of death. Lieut. de Rochelle has sworn to perish in battle against the Yankees; and we are sure that he will keep his ca