I have become completely discouraged, and am greatly in need of what I at first shunned--sympathy.

If you will bear with me, I will tell you my circumstances.

It will serve to relieve me, and may interest you, and prove that I am really what I profess to be, an escaped prisoner." "Certainly, let us hear it.

Go on," said the major.
Thus encouraged, the youth proceeded: "My name is George Le Dell; and I am the youngest son of General Le Dell, of the Confederate army.

My home is, or rather was, on the Washita River, about ten miles from this very place.