"What do you take us for--savages ?" "Well, you found us in some way," replied the rebel, "and I suppose we're done for." "No, not necessarily.

We shall not trouble you as long as you behave yourselves, for we are in a bad fix also." "Are you deserters, too ?" inquired the rebel, joyfully.

"If you are, we are all right, for, with the force we have, we can defend this island against as many men as they can pile into Louisiana.

But, shoot me if I didn't think you were looking after us.

I see you have gobbled a Yankee," he continued, pointing to the lieutenant.