MAJOR. Say to him, please, that Colonel Robert Ellingham, of the Tenth Virginia, sends his respects and sympathy. He instructed me to bring this young officer to this point, in exchange for himself, as agreed upon between them last evening. [Exit MADELINE.
JENNY. Is he unconscious or sleeping, sir?
MAJOR. Hovering between life and death. I thought he would bear the removal better. He is waking. Here, my lad! [Placing his canteen to the lips of FRANK, who moves, reviving.] We have reached the end of our journey.
FRANK. My father!
MAJOR. He is thinking of his home. [FRANK rises on one arm, assisted by the SURGEON.
FRANK. I have obeyed General Haverill's orders, and I have a report to make.
GERTRUDE. We have already sent for him. [Stepping to him.] He will be here in a moment.
FRANK. [Looking into her face, brightly.] Is not this—Miss—Gertrude Ellingham?
GERTRUDE. You know me? You have seen me before?
FRANK. Long ago! Long ago! You know the wife of General Haverill?