I am certain we shall be pursued as soon as he can send for assistance; and the best thing we can do is to get away from here.

So, forward, double-quick.

Don't make too much noise now.

Captain, look out for that prisoner." It was well that the major had adopted the precaution of leaving the road and taking to the woods, for, in less than half an hour after they had passed the guards, a squad of cavalry came up, having a full and correct description of Frank and his companions.

By some means, the capture of the rebel lieutenant had become known, and a portion of his own regiment--which had followed Frank from Shreveport, but which had given up the chase and returned--had again started in pursuit.
The guards were astounded when they learned that the young gun-boat officer (with whose flight and subsequent almost miraculous escapes from recapture every scout in the country was acquainted) had been within their very grasp, and a portion of them joined the cavalry in pursuit; but, as they kept on down the road, Frank and his companions again escaped.