“And that I have put it out of their power to help you?”
“I do.”
There was something so strangely submissive in her voice that he again looked suspiciously at her. But he was shocked to see that she was quite pale now, and that the fire had gone out of her dark eyes.
“Then I may tell you what is my plan to save you. But, first, you must find this mulatto woman who has acted as your double.”
“She is here.”
“Here?”
“Yes.”
“How do you know it?” he asked, in quick suspicion.
“She was not to leave this place until she knew I was safe within our lines. I have some friends who are faithful to me.” After a pause she added, “She has been here already.”
He looked at her, startled. “Impossible—I”—