Vaughan

At once, sir——

Lincoln

My boy—I trust you implicitly! My mother's God has been talking to me since you entered this room! You've lifted my spirit to the heights!

[Vaughan exits.]

CURTAIN

ACT III

Scene I

Set Scene: Jefferson Davis' room in the Confederate Capitol at Richmond, two days later. A long table is on the right. Two small tables on left. Doors right and left, and mantel center.

At Rise: A Doorman in Confederate uniform arranges the chairs about a long table as if for a Cabinet Meeting.