One of our most gallant officers." "You speak truly.

He is one of our bravest, and also one of our ablest.
I speak of him as Major Hertford, but he has lately been promoted to the rank of colonel, and he is operating toward the East with a large body of cavalry, partly in conjunction with Grierson, who saved us at the ford." "And you want me to reach him, sir!" "You've divined it.

He is near Jackson, the capital of this state, and, incidentally, you're to discover as much as you can about Jackson and the Confederate dispositions in that direction.

We wish Hertford to join General Grant's advance, which will presently move toward Jackson, and we rely upon you to find him." "I'll do it, if he's to be found at all," said Dick fervently.
"I knew it, but, Dick, you're to go in your uniform.

I'll not have you executed as a spy in case you're taken.