"Well, you see, the general sent out spies several days ago, and he thought they were taken, or had played him false, because they didn't come back. But they did come this morning while the general was absent, and brought these papers. The general was so busy examining the Indian, that he did not see them, and I forgot to tell him they were here."
"What do the papers contain?"
"A plan of the federal camp—the names and description of all the principal officers, even General Fremont, and their entire force in round numbers—their guns—kind of rifle which the infantry use, and, in fact, all the particulars, even to where they post their pickets."
"Orderly, do you think we can successfully contend with their army?"
"I know we cannot! They have more fighting men than we, and are much better armed."
"What shall you do, orderly, if Price does make up his mind to fight?"
"You won't betray me?"
"Not if you tell me in confidence."
"Well, then, before the fight begins, I shall run like the devil, and get out of the way. Those d——d abolitionists don't take me prisoner, if I can help it!"