"How many are there?"
"Only two!"
"They must not be permitted to deceive the general, and lead us all to certain destruction. Have them arrested at once, and put them in the outer guard-house—stay, and to prevent their communicating this false information to the men—as it would soon reach Price—have them gagged!"
"I will!" replied the orderly. He left the tent, and soon returned, saying:
"They seemed somewhat surprised when I told them they were found out. But they are properly attended to."
"I do not think that our general's position here is as strong as he thinks it to be. Have you a drawing of his defences?"
"Oh! yes," replied the orderly. "Here is one I drew for my own gratification."
"I will examine it at my leisure," remarked Hayward, as he glanced over the paper, and then placed it in his pocket. "But, now be very careful and make no mention of this matter to Price. What is that?"
"That singing?"
"Yes—that is an extraordinary voice, and is that of a female!"