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And straight such matter he perused

That with the Guide he went apart.

The Hospital Steward's turn began:

"Must squeeze this darkey; every tap

Of knowledge we are bound to start"

"Garry," she said, "tell all you can

Of Colonel Mosby—that brave man."

"Dun know much, sare; and missis here

Know less dan me. But dis I know—"

"Well, what?" "I dun know what I know"

"A knowing answer!" The hump-back coughed,

Rubbing his yellowish wool like tow.

"Come—Mosby—tell!" "O dun look so!

My gal nursed missis—let we go."

"Go where?" demanded Captain Cloud;

"Back into bondage? Man, you're free"

"Well, let we free!" The Captain's brow

Lowered; the Colonel came—had heard:

"Pooh! pooh! his simple heart I see—

A faithful servant.—Lady" (a bow),

"Mosby's abroad—with us you'll go.