"He refuses to yield without a fight?"
Stuart laughed.
"He don't know how to surrender. I left him with two pistols and a bowie knife in his belt and a rifle in each hand."
"How many men were with him?"
"I saw but six besides the prisoners he holds as hostages. The prisoners begged for an interview with you, sir. I told them to be quiet—that you knew what you were doing."
"It's incredible!" Lee exclaimed.
He paused in deep thought and went on as if talking to himself.
"Strange old man—I must see him."
"I wouldn't, Colonel. He's a tough customer."
"I hate to order an assault on six men. He must be insane."