They receive no recruits, and every day the army of Lee is smaller in numbers than it was the day before." "You go into Richmond, Mr.Shepard.

I've heard from high officers that you do.

How do they feel there with our army only about twenty miles away ?" "They're quiet and seem to be confident, but I believe they know their danger." "Have you by any chance seen or heard of my cousin, Harry Kenton, who is a lieutenant on the staff of the Southern commander-in-chief ?" Shepard smiled, as if the question brought memories that pleased him.
"A fine youth," he said.

"Yes, I've seen him more than once.

I'm free to tell you, Lieutenant Mason, that I know a lot about this rebel cousin of yours.