The Southern Cross - A Play in Four Acts by Foxhall Daingerfield
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page 59 of 120 (49%)
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I could get the plans, I was to take them on to Morgan, and they to
follow. Here, take the paper, Charlotte. I must not lose a minute. Bring that candle. (He gives Charlotte a paper). [Fair brings candle and holds it for Charlotte to read. I must not carry that. 'Twould mean my certain death if I were captured. I run the chances as it is. Here, see if I know it? Char. (opens paper). Begin. Carter (reciting). "Twelfth Massachusetts, under Winthrop's command, stationed on south bank of Aspen river, two miles below station known as Fairmount Junction. Evident plans for encampment of some days. Long hill, covered with scrub pine and bushes, on right. Affords excellent cover. Aspen river on left. Too deep to attempt ford. Large encampment. Valuable stores. Pickets stationed quarter mile out on all roads." Is that right? Char. Yes, you know it--you are sure? Carter. I've said it over to myself until I know it backward. Burn it. Char. The candle, Fair. (She holds paper in flame until destroyed; she tears remaining bits). Is there any more? Carter. Yes, but I am sure of it all. If I can only get to Morgan with it, we can wipe them from existence. |
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