His face was flushed, and it was evident that only the presence of his superior restrained his excitement.

He held a paper in his hand.
"A lady presents this order and pass from Washington, countersigned by the division general." "A lady ?" "Yes, sir, she is dressed as such.

But she has not only declined the most ordinary civilities and courtesies we have offered her, but she has insulted Mr.Martin and myself grossly, and demands to be shown to you--alone." Brant took the paper.

It was a special order from the President, passing Miss Matilda Faulkner through the Federal lines to visit her uncle's home, known as "Gray Oaks," now held and occupied as the headquarters of Brant's Brigade, in order to arrange for the preservation and disposal of certain family effects and private property that still remained there, or to take and carry away such property; and invoking all necessary aid and assistance from the United States forces in such occupancy.

It was countersigned by the division commander.