The Prisoner of the Mill, Or, Captain Hayward's "Body Guard" (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1864 Excerpt: ...the punishment which was about to be inflicted upon him when that General interfered. He declared his intention of returning at once, as his " furlough" had run, out, and as a "man of honor" he must return. "And do you really intend to return?" asked the General. "Of course I do /" replied William, with, something of scorn and much of pride in his tones. "William, think for a moment. You are now safe. You are with one who loves you, and with whom you can be happy. Why will you return?" "General, don't argue this point with me. I said I would come back, and darn me if I don't " Nettleton started, after having shook the hand of his friends. "Stay a moment, Nettleton," said the General. "I have a letter 'from General Price with regard to you." Nettleton paused and listened, as the commander, opening the envelope, read: "Camp near Cassville, Nov. 12th, 1861. "To General, greeting: -"A prisoner of war was released from our camp, and permitted to return to Springfield, on the 9th. It was at first thought that he was a spy, as he had been seen in and near our camp before, and he was about to suffer death upon the scaffold, when I saw and questioned him. I became convinced that he was no spy, but a faithful servant and friend, searching for his captain, whom he loved. I ordered his release. I gave him a parole of honor. He promised to return that the sentence of the 'drum-head court' could be carried into effect upon him, after he had iven the evidence he possessed, which he eclared was necessary to save an innocent man. I admire his truthfulness. Should he be determined to return, of which I have no doubtyou will read this letter, which releases William Nettleton fr...