Here they are," answered the major, drawing from his pocket the papers which Frank had captured.

The general, after hastily running his eye over them, suddenly exclaimed: "Why, Lieutenant Somers, how do you do, sir?
I am very glad to meet you again.

I heard that you had been taken prisoner.

I am most happy to see that you have escaped." This was rather more than the major had been expecting, and he suddenly found himself placed in a most awkward position.

But his presence of mind never forsook him; and, accepting the rebel's proffered hand, he shook it with apparent cordiality, and replied: "Thank you, sir.