I shall endeavor, believe me--and in my own way." He frowned as she presently went on to make herself yet more clear.
"It was well enough when we traveled in our own private express, from Washington here to Pittsburgh for then there was no chance for escape.

I gave my parole, because it pleased you and did not jeopardize myself.

Here my jailer may perhaps have some trouble with me." "You speak with the courage and fervor of the true leader of a cause.

Madam," he rejoined, now smiling.

"What evil days are these on which I have fallen--I, a mere soldier obeying orders! Not that I have found the orders unpleasant; but it is not fair of you to bring against mankind double weapons! Such is not the usage of civilized warfare.