"The misfortunes which have attended you are such as all who were thrown in your situation are subject to.

Our object in coming here," he continued, "is to learn the true cause of your being in this wretched place.

Disguise nothing, but speak truthfully, for there are times when crimes in some become necessity in others." "My tale is briefly told," she answered.

"Forced by the cruelty of a villain to leave my comfortable home in New Orleans, I sought refuge in the Confederate lines.

I anticipated that refugees would meet with a welcome from the more fortunate people of the South.