human
We wish brother was home come; brother speak ver better Englis.
gpt
Where is he?
human
In the ceety--Vera Cruz.
gpt
Ha! and when did you expect him?
human
Thees day--to-night--he home come.
gpt
Yes, added the Senora Joaquina, in Spanish:
human
But how is he to get out?
gpt
How?--why, Senor?
human
Why, he can't pass the pickets, ma'am,
gpt
Explain, Captain; explain!
human
It gives me pain, ladies, said I, speaking in Spanish,
gpt
But why, Captain?--why?
human
Our lines are completely around Vera Cruz, and all intercourse to and from the city is at an end.