[The Guns of Bull Run by Joseph A. Altsheler]@TWC D-Link bookThe Guns of Bull Run CHAPTER V 20/35
Although Shepard was a few years the older, the faces showed a likeness, the same clearness of vision and strength of chin. "I liked you, Harry Kenton, the first time I met you," said Shepard, "and I like you yet.
When I saw that you were following me, I led you here in order to say some things to you.
You are seeing me now probably for the last time.
My spying is over for a long while, at least. A mile further on, a horse, saddled and bridled, is waiting for me. I shall ride all the remainder of the night, board a train in the morning, and, passing through Memphis and Louisville, I shall be in the North in forty-eight hours." "And what then ?" "I shall tell to those who ought to know what I have seen in Charleston and Montgomery.
I have seen the gathering of forces in the South, and I know the spirit that animates your people, but listen to me, Harry Kenton, do you think that a Union such as ours, formed as ours was, can be broken up in a moment, as you would smash a china plate? The forces on the other side are sluggish, but they are mighty.
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