It will be no use keeping away from them, as it is likely to excite suspicion." The two friends left the tent and proceeded to where a group of prisoners were seated.

Their appearance was greeted with cheers, as Harry was a universal favorite among both officers and men, on account of his lively and genial temper, combined with a fine voice for music--an accomplishment that with soldiers endears, and makes a favorite of any person possessing it.

He was soon called upon for a song, and in accordance with the request commenced a song, and soon the rich and clear voice of the young man rang out on the air of the soft twilight.

He sang of home, and as each word fell with distinctness on the ears of the soldiers, who grouped around him, each heart throbbed with emotion, and each mind wandered back to the distant land, where, in the mansion, or in the little cottage, loved ones there dwelt, pining for those who were now prisoners in a foreign country.
The hour of nine having arrived, the soldiers dispersed to their respective quarters, and soon after the command "lights out" was uttered in stentorian notes.

Long and anxiously the two friends remained lying on their bunks in the tent, awaiting the hour of twelve.