“To the right, sir.”
Watching his opportunity he fell into the ranks and a few minutes later was marching with the Confederates on toward Reseca.
In less than half an hour he had escaped from the guard-house and with a recklessness of spirit that characterized his conduct had joined the Southern ranks.
Wild as the move seemed it proved to have been the very best he could have made.
In less than another half hour the news of his escape flew over the encampment like wildfire.
His name was on every lip and an exciting search was made for him.
For a time at least he was safe from them.
One other little incident deserves our attention before we turn to record the fortunes of Mara Morland.
It may have been two hours after the escape of Cavalry Curt was discovered that General Johnston was startled by the appearance of an old man in his tent.
He had forbidden anyone to enter and was trying to get a little rest which he was so much in need of.