"A desire to complete the work begun yonder.

I'll answer if you wish me to.

Captain Le Gaire came here to me wounded, and seeking shelter.

I helped him as I would any Confederate soldier.

But he is not here now--see, the room is empty; yes, search it for yourself." It was useless arguing, useless denying--the girl was in a state of mind which no assertions of mine could combat.
"Then where is he now ?" "I have no means of knowing--safely away from the house, I hope.