human
You must get me out of this horrible place; I cannot stay; I know I shall be crippled.
gpt
Don't be alarmed; you are out of range. They are firing at our mules yonder. His horse, tied by the tent door, was quivering all over, the most intense exhibition of fear I'd ever seen in an animal. General V. sent out a flag of truce to the Federal headquarters, and while we waited wrote on a piece of silk paper a few words. Then he said,
human
My wife is in Tennessee. If you get through the lines, give her this. They will search you, so I will put it in this toothpick. He crammed the silk paper into a quill toothpick, and handed it to H. It was completely concealed. The flag-of-truce officer came back flushed and angry.
gpt
General Grant says that no human being shall pass out of Vicksburg; but the lady may feel sure danger will soon be over. Vicksburg will surrender on the 4th.
human
Is that so, general? inquired H.
gpt
Are arrangements for surrender made?
human
We know nothing of the kind. Vicksburg will not surrender.
gpt
Those were General Grant's exact words, sir, said the flag-officer.
human
Of course it is nothing but their brag.