TO
GEORGE F. D. TRASK
IN MEMORY OF
OUR FIRST MARTIAL EXPLOITS
IN THE NURSERY
Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.—Psalm lx, 4.
PREFACE
In the personality and exploits of the “Special Messenger,” the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable—Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
It is not uncommon that the readers of a book know more about that book than the author.
R. W. C.