When I met one of them the following day, he opened his eyes in astonishment at seeing me alive.

From that day, I entertained a great contempt for poisoned wells.
In Booneville the incidents were not of a startling character.

I found the strongest secession sympathy was entertained by the wealthier inhabitants, while the poor were generally loyal.

Some cases of determined loyalty I found among the wealthy; but they were the exception rather than the rule.

Accompanied by a small squad of soldiers, myself and companion visited the house of a gentleman holding office under the United States Government.