“You can give us your answer later,” said the General.
“You have it now.”
“You will be kept in close confinement until you come to our terms,” continued the older officer.
“You make me a prisoner for life, then.”
“You will see it in another light before many days, and it wouldn’t surprise me if Miss Varney had something to do with a change in your views.”
“You are mistaken, General Randolph,” quickly interposed Edith. “I think he is perfectly right.”
“Oh, very well,” said the General, smiling a little. “We will see what a little prison life will do. Sergeant?”
“Yes, sir.”
“I have turned the prisoner over to Major Whitfield. He requests you to take the prisoner to his office, where he’ll take charge of him.”
“Very good, sir,” answered the Sergeant.