CHAPTER XXIV.
CHIEF OF THE SECRET SERVICE.
“Is this General Shackelford?” asked Calhoun of a distinguished-looking Confederate officer.
“It is; what can I do for you, my boy? You look as if you had been seeing hard times.”
“I have,” answered Calhoun; “I have just escaped from the North. I am one of Morgan’s men.”
“Are you one of the officers who escaped with Morgan?” asked the General, with much interest.
“Yes and no. I was not in prison with Morgan, but I escaped South with him.”
“I had a nephew with Morgan,” continued the General. “We have not heard from him since Morgan was captured. The report is that he was killed in the last fight that Morgan had before he was captured. Poor Cal!” and the General sighed.