Mrs. S. My child, even though we walk through the valley of the shadow, look to Him who has given us, and who in His wisdom has taken away. He has said, "O grave, where is thy victory!" Oh, dearest child, look up to Him! He will give us again to the ones we love!
Char. (raising her face to hers). And for His sake, I will.
[Enter Cupid, hurriedly.
Cupid. Mistis, dey's comin'! dey's comin'!—Marster and Mars Gordon.
Mrs. S. Where?
Cupid. Rite out dar, in de hall.
[Enter Col. S. and Gordon. They are pale and very tired looking; their clothes covered with dust.
Mrs. S. (quickly to Col. S.). Philip, are you safe!
Col. S. We've found the location of the enemy.
Gordon (quickly). Where is Carter? He came here.