The Southern Cross - A Play in Four Acts by Foxhall Daingerfield
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Char. Carter!
Carter. Shut that window--quick! [Fair runs to window, draws curtains. Mrs. S. Carter! How have you come? Do you know-- Carter. Yes. I know they're out there still. That is why I am here. Char. A spy! Oh, God! Carter. I'm safe so far. I've been all through the camp dressed as a pedler. I got the plans; all Morgan has to know. Have you seen Winthrop? Does he come here? Mrs. S. No. Carter. Thank God! Then I can stay till midnight. Mrs. S. Where have you been the past three days? Carter. We've been hiding in a cane-brake two miles down the river. Uncle and Gordon are with me; the others went back to Morgan. As soon as I get to him with the plans of Winthrop's forces, he will attack. Have you a horse here? Bev. Yes, Tony; you can take him. Carter. We thought the enemy had gone on down the river. If |
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