"Tell Major Dayle to come here immediately," said the General.
In a moment the officer summoned entered, a stout, round-faced man, who looked as if he took the world easy. He appeared somewhat embarrassed.
"Who was this pedler?" asked the commander.
"I—I don't know——" began the other.
"You don't know! Where did he come from?"
"From Colonel Watchley's camp—directly," said he, relieved to shift a part of the responsibility.
"How was he dressed?"
"In citizen's clothes."
"What did he have?"
"A pack—a few toys, and trinkets, and books."