He hopes in that manner to gain favor with the rebels.

I have told you this, in order that you may look out for him the next time you try to escape." Frank was astounded at this intelligence, and, at first, he did not believe it.

But that evening, about nine o'clock, Bishop came in, as usual, with his candle, and Frank inquired: "What made you tell the guard that I was going to escape last night ?" The question was asked so suddenly--and in a manner which showed Bishop that Frank was well acquainted with his treachery--that he dared not deny the charge, and he answered: "Because, when any of our boys escape, the guards are awful hard on those of us that are left." "That's no excuse at all," answered Frank.

"If you were a man, you would have endeavored to escape long ago, instead of staying here and trying to make friends with the enemies of your country.

You're a black-hearted scoundrel and traitor! and I tell you, once for all, that if you ever come into my quarters again after dark, you'll never go out alive.