That when a soul is found sincerely so,
A thousand liveried angels lackey her;
and he did not know Clara Barton.
So, with admirable southern chivalry, he dashed to her side, bowing with hat in hand, and said: “Madam, you are alone and in great danger here!”
“No, I think not, Marshal.”
“Yes, you are, Madam. May I offer you my protection?”
“No, Marshal, I think it is not necessary.” Then turning to the ranks of the soldiers she further commented: “No, Marshal, I am the best protected woman in the United States.”
The soldiers appreciating the compliment sent up cheer after cheer, accompanied with “That’s so! that’s so!”
The Marshal, taking in the situation and waving his hand towards Miss Barton with a broad smile, said: “I think you are right, Madam, Good day!”