"Specification.—In that the said Nancy Newton, being in fear of arrest within our lines as a spy by order of the said Captain Lloyd, who had secured proof of her guilt, did, feloniously and with malice aforethought, kill the said Captain Lloyd on Monday, the 6th day of March, 1865."
"Prisoner, what say you to these charges and specifications?"
"Not guilty, sir," Nancy answered, without a tremor, and she reseated herself by Warren's side.
Symonds was the first witness called. After he had been duly sworn, the judge advocate began his direct examination.
"Your name and occupation?"
"John Symonds, serving as United States Secret Service agent under Colonel Lafayette C. Baker."
"How long have you been in that service?"
"I have been with Colonel Baker ever since the Bureau was first established."
"Do you recognize the accused?"
"I do, sir." Symonds glanced hastily at Nancy, then averted his eyes.