Putting the horse to a run, he was soon beyond
successful pursuit. Some of his own men had seen him fall before
they were driven back, and believed that he was either wounded or
dead; thronging Federals, unaware of the circumstances, occupied the
ground, and only Miss Lou, with an immense burden lifted from her
heart, saw his ruse and flight. She wished him well sincerely if he
would only leave her to herself. Hastening to Mrs. Whately she
speedily restored the lady with assurances of her son's escape, then
with her joined the group on the veranda. Mr. Baron, in the crisis
of his affairs and as the head of the family, maintained a dignity
and composure which of late had been lacking.
Scoville paid no heed to them until every vestige of resistance had
ceased and the Confederates were disarmed and collected as
prisoners. Then sitting on his horse in front of the piazza steps he
rapidly gave his orders. His first act was to send a vedette down
the avenue toward the main road; then he selected five men, saying,
"Take charge of the stables, barn, and out-buildings.
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