"Not unless I am attacked, I said. I am aware that at this moment
your son is seeking a force to do this. I do not think that he will
be able to find any, however, before morning. In any event you could
have nothing to fear from us, except as your dreams were disturbed
by a battle."
"Oh, I wish I were a soldier!" exclaimed the girl. "This whole scene
seems as if taken right out of a story."
"You are looking at this moment on the bright side of our life. At
any rate, I'm glad you're not a soldier. If you were, my duty might
be made more difficult. It has other and very different sides. By
the way, I would like to watch those negroes a little while, and
listen to them. Their performances always interest me deeply. Will
not you ladies go with me? Soon I must get some rest while I can."
Miss Lou looked at her aunt, who hesitated a moment, then said, "I
am very tired, Lieutenant. I will trust you as a chivalrous enemy to
take my niece, and I will sit here until you return."
"I deeply appreciate your kindness, madam.
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