"Do you think I have?"
"It is very evident she is smitten with you. Ah! here is the general."
Hayward entered the tent of Price. The general merely looked up, but did not speak.
"I come to you from McIntosh, with information," said Hayward, as he saluted the general.
"Then you are welcome. Be seated, will you drink?"
"I don't care if I do?" answered Hayward, laughing.
"That sounds natural," said Price. "But how is my friend Mac?"
"Well, but very impatient."
"Why is this?"
"I would speak with you alone," said Hayward, glancing toward the orderly, who, without waiting further notice, left the tent.