As he sees his duty he does it, and I wish that our young men when they are taken may behave as well.

Mr.
Mason, you are excused.

You remain in the custody of your uncle, but I warn you that there is none who will guard better against the remotest possibility of your escape." It was involuntary, but Dick gave his deepest military salute, and said in a tone of mingled admiration and respect: "General Johnston, I thank you." The commander-in-chief of the Southern army bowed courteously in return, and Dick, following his uncle, left the ravine.
The six generals returned to their council, and the boy who would not answer was quickly forgotten.

Long they debated the morrow.

Several have left accounts of what occurred.