The general slowly shook his head, all the while keenly eyeing his companion.
“Nor inquired as to his fate?”
“Not a word.”
“But he asked that I be sent to him, upon my return?”
General Harrison again nodded, and remarked:
“Here’s a pass that will admit you to his presence. When you have talked with him, return to me.”
Douglas silently took the bit of paper extended to him, and turned to leave the tent. At the door he paused and, looking back, said:
“General Harrison.”
“Well?”
“Will Hiram Bradford be exchanged?”