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 TOM MARKHAM. 
 
 THE SCOUT. 
 
 A MILITARY DRAMA 
 
 IN SIX ACTS, 
 
 P. L. W. JANSON 
 
 This Drama is Dedicated to Whittier Post, Department of Illinois, Grand 
 
 Army of the Repulslic, of which the Author is a member. 
 
 Chicago, Sept. 9th, 1876. 
 
 CHICAGO, ILL. 
 
 MII.LKK, W.\(;NER & UMBDENSTOCK, PRS., 1 1 & I3 S. CLARK ST. 
 1876. 
 
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TOM MARKHAM, 
 
 THE 
 
 SCOUT. 
 
 j^. 3yniiL.iTj^:Kv-Y :di^j^:m:jl 
 
 IN SIX ACTS, BY 
 
 P. L. W. J ANSON 
 
 This Drama is Dedicated to Whittier Post, Department of Illinois, Grand 
 
 Army of the Republic, of which the Author is a member. 
 
 Chicago, Sept. 9th, 1876. 
 
 MiLLBB, Wagneb & Umbdenstock, Pes.. 11 & 13 S. Clark St. 
 
 PSjij. 
 

 Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1876. 
 
 BY P. L. W. Janson. 
 
 In the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C. 
 
rsiesoisrs. 
 
 TOM MAEKHAM, The Scotri. (Afterwards Colonel of Secret Service.) 
 (Great care should be taken in dressing, so that the audience may recognize him at all 
 times. He will always dress semi-military, except when in enemys lines. Smooth faced, 
 except last act, where he will wear mustache.) 
 
 PRIVATE MICHAEL DOOLEY. (Afterwards 2nd Lieutenant in Colored Regiment.) 
 (First, Private U. S. Uniform. Last, 2nd Lieutenant TJ. S. Army. Rather shiftless.) 
 
 JOHANN KUGELFEUER, A good Soldiee of Company K. (Bloody Tigers.) 
 (Regular dutchman, regulation cap. Peak missing. At all times— no ridiculous get up — 
 U. S. Uniform.) 
 
 CORPORAL CODY. (Corporal U. S. Army.| 
 
 NICODEMUS BLAKE, A Conteaband. (Afterwards Sergeant Colored Regiment.) 
 (Regular Contraband Suit of ragged gray, high, white hat with crape on, nearly 2 thirds. 
 Afterwards Sergeant U. S. Army (infantry). This is no fancy-jumping darkey, but a good old 
 feUow, about 60, who knows a thing or two. Gray wig. Above all let him speak natural. He 
 is a calculating old chap and full of strategy.) 
 
 VAN BUREN SLEEPER, Coloe Beaeee at the Chaeoe ovee Antietam Beidge, 
 (First Scene Yankee Suit. Last as Sergeant U. S. A.) 
 
 JOSEPH MARKHAM, A Unionist. (In the Rebel Lines.) 
 (Butternut Suit. Light colored felt hat. Full beard cut short.) 
 
 O-EHiTEia-A-nLS. 
 
 McCLELLAN**, ] 
 
 wnoBi'^?****' I U. S. Uniform according to rank 
 
 GRANT*** '■ B'isale Geue,al^ 
 
 shkriuan**, 
 
 MEADE**, 
 HANCOCK.**, J 
 
 (Only i uniforms will be required, as McClellan, Burnside and Hooker do not appear after 
 the charge on Bridge. It would be adviceable to substitute in the 5th Act Mcclellan for Grant, 
 Hooker for Sheridan and Burnside for Hancock.— Biiruside wiU wear a plaid shirt. The 
 Collar laid over the Coat Collar. Meade wears the Leather Ee,'ulation Cravatte. Persons 
 Cart for Generals wiU please get an idea how the Genera s looked at the time this piece plays. 
 For instance, Meade, in a white shirt collar, would look ridiculous, because he always wore 
 a leather cravat. All these details must be' well attended to, to harmonize the wholeplay and 
 portray the characters as they were ) 
 
 14oxK. Grant will appear with Cigar at all times. 
 
__ 4 — 
 
 HANIBAL MARKHAM, Fatheb of the Scotjt. 
 (Civilian Costume. J 
 
 SIGNAL OFFICEB. (Second Lieutenant V. S. Army.) 
 FLAGMAN TO SIGNAL OFFICER. (Private Soldier.) 
 DYING SOLDIER (Union). (Corporal U. 8. Army.) 
 ADELE MAEKHAM, Daughtek 01" Joseph Maekham. 
 (First Scene at Ashby's Gap. A suit of homespun, hair braided to hang down the back. 
 Last Scene, dressed in blue silk. Hair a la mode.) 
 
 MARIA JANE SMITH. 
 (Simple New England country dress, short, with slippers.) 
 
 GENERAL R. E. LEE. 
 (Rebel uniform, gold trimmings and stars on coUar ; a dignified, una»uming man, talks 
 •lowly and quietly.) 
 
 ^^.■'^n r'^r 4 ^??v ^' i. These Officers will appear in rebel 
 
 LIEOTEN ANT BROWN, f ^^if"-^"^' ^'^^O'^ding to rank. 
 
 BENJAMIN HAWLEY, Rebel Scout. 
 (Will dress as the occasion may require for his branch of the business, but the favorite 
 would be gray coat, brown pants and light colored felt hat.) 
 
 ADDIE MARKHAM, Daughteb of the Scout. 
 (Supposed to be about 8 years old, dressed in white with pink sash, high shoes, long 1o6b« 
 hair in waves. ) 
 
 SALLY, NiooDEMUs Blake's Wife. 
 (Regular negro costume, head tied up in a handkerchief.) 
 (Union Soldiers will be in U. S. Uniform.) 
 (Rebel Soldiers in gray or butternut.) 
 
 (The signal flag will be of white miaslin, .?4x40 inches, with a red centre, 19x13 inches square . 
 
 (One bears skin for Tom MarkLam in first act.) 
 
 (One rebel flag, stars and bars, for bridge at Antietam.) 
 
 (One flag, stars and stripes.) 
 
 (On« live goose, 4 live chickens for 2nd scene, 5th act,) 
 
SCENE FIRST, ACT FIRST. 
 
 (Woods. Private Dooley and Hana on Picket duty. This is supported, to be extreme out- 
 
 posta. Known as No. 13 and 14. Dooley is stationed at left and 
 
 Hans right. Half dark stage.) 
 
 Dooley (alarmed). 
 
 What's that ; bejabers, they're coming. 
 
 (Grasps his musket at charge bayonet.") 
 
 Did you hear anything, Hans ? 
 
 Hans. 
 Keep shut mit your mout, T hear notings. 
 
 Dooley. 
 Shure, and I'll not stay here. I saw a black spot moving toward 
 me with a tail 4 feet long. Creeping as slow as a turtle, it was 
 either the divil or a ribel. 
 
 Kans. 
 Keep still, I hear notings. , 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 I'll not stay on this post any longer. I'll call the Corporal. 
 Shure, and I'll not stay here to get scalped. 
 Hans. 
 Be still with your nonsence. I hear and see noting. 
 Dooley (turns to the left and gazes into the woods. Grunting of a bear). 
 
 Hans. 
 Mike, by Jiminy, I hear somedings; do you ? 
 
 Dooley. 
 Hold yer gob. Divil a thing do I hear. 
 
 (Looks alarmed.) 
 Hans. 
 Gambrinus, I see somtings 
 
 (points left) 
 
 mit eyes like fire, jumping like der Teufel. I want to go home. 
 
Dooley. 
 
 Ye are a coward, so ye are. If you are scared, I'll call the 
 Corporal of the Guard. 
 
 (Walks to Hans.) 
 (Tom Markham, enveloped in bears skin, appears, walking on hind legs, at left wing. 
 GruntB, shakes his paw and disappears.) 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 Mother of Moses, protect us! Did you see it, Hans ? 
 
 Hans. 
 Shure. 
 
 (Scared.) 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 What'll we do ? 
 
 Hans. 
 Go to your post. 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 I'll trade posts with you and give ye a pipe of tobacco to boot. 
 
 Hans. 
 You trade notings. 
 
 Dooley. 
 I'll not stay another minute 
 
 (Calls toward right.) 
 
 Corporal of the Guard 14, 
 
 (Dooley goes slowly to his post. — Enter Corporal Cody. Walking direct to Dooley.) 
 
 Dooley. 
 Halt, who comes there. 
 
 (Charge bayonet.) 
 
 Cody. 
 Friend with the countersign, 
 
 Dooley. 
 Divil, a hair I care ; step up like a man and give the word. 
 
 (Cody whispers in Dooley 's ear : Lyon.) 
 
 Dooley. 
 Get back, ye spalpeen. I'm a lying, am I. 
 
 (Charges at him.) 
 
 Cody. 
 That's a mistake, Mike. I said Lyon, that's the countersign 
 you got. 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 Bejabers, and you are right. I thought, you called me a liar. 
 I beg your pardon, sur. 
 
Cody. I 
 
 What's up — anything wrong ? 
 
 Dooley. 
 The Ribels are advancing; they are around here and I had 
 a bare escape. Aint that so, Hans ? 
 
 Hans (drawing himself up). 
 I sees noting. 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 Ye spalpeen, did'nt you see the bear escape ? 
 
 Cody. 
 I guess, your livid imagination ?ees more than you can bear, 
 I'll relieve you and put you in your old position in the ambulance 
 train. 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 I would rather stay here and bear it out with the dutchman. 
 
 Cody (to Hans). 
 Hans, you can take care of Dooley's post until I return with 
 the relief. 
 
 Hans. 
 
 Yah, yah. I hold de front und de rear too. 
 
 Cody. 
 
 Come on, Dooley, take your bearings for camp. 
 
 Dooley. 
 Good bye, Hans. 
 
 Kans. 
 
 Yah, yah, Good bye, Dooley. 
 
 (Exit Dooley and Cody. Hans takes position centre of stage, covering both posts. Looks 
 left into woods. Listens.) 
 
 By Teufel, I wish I was home by my Katrina. Was is das ! 
 
 (Looks scared.) 
 
 (Enter Markham in bears skin, cautiously. Hans gets behind tree and. as bear advances, 
 
 shoots ; fcticks his musket into the ground, grapples with bruin and shouts :) 
 
 Corporal of the Guard! Corporal of the Guard ! 
 
 (Has a severe tussle, but holds fast.) 
 
 Markham. 
 Hans, let me go, that's all right. 
 Hans. 
 Das is not all right. I holds my front und hold you too. 
 
 (Enter Cody and two men.) 
 
 Cody. 
 Hans, what's the matter. 
 
Hans. 
 I got him, he is a spy. 
 
 (They tear the skin open and disclose Tom Mairkham. ) 
 Markham. 
 Hans, you are a good soldier and ought to be promoted to 
 
 Corporal. 
 
 Hans. 
 Yah, dot ish so. 
 
 Cody (recognizes him.) 
 Markham, what the dickens is up ? 
 
 Maskliam. 
 
 Gen. MeClellan detailed rae to try this point, to find out 
 how the boys felt after yesterdays fight. Hans grabbed me 
 pretty lively, I tell you. 
 
 Hans. 
 
 Ysfch, dat was eo. 
 
 SCEISTE SECOND, ACT FIRST. 
 
 (Signal Station. Signal Officer has telescope fastened to tree. Looking through telescope 
 towards rear left wing. Flagman with signal flag facing to left rear.) 
 
 Sig'nal Officer (to Flagman). 
 11—6. 
 
 (Flagman makes 11—5.) 
 
 Put down your flag now. 
 
 (Enter Oen. MeClellan and Tom Markham. Form right.) 
 McClellaa. 
 Signal Officer, have you communication with Gen. Burnside. 
 
 Signal O^cer. 
 I have, General, 
 
 (without taking his eye from the glass) 
 
 and I am just receiving a message from him to you. 
 MeClellan (to Markham). 
 Markham, when you passed through Thoroughfare Gap, were 
 there any indications of the whereabouts of Jackson or Sarly. 
 
— 9 — 
 
 Markham. 
 
 When I left Warrenton, I learned that Jackson was passing 
 through Ashby's Gap. I pushed forward under cover of the 
 night and kept the range of mountains well to my left, entered 
 the little village of Paris at day break aild almost stumbled over 
 the rear guard of Jackson. I at once made my way to the 
 summit, and kept there to Thoroughfare Gap. Here I tapped 
 the wires and found them, broken somewhere in the direction of 
 
 Gainsville. 
 
 McClellan. 
 How long is that ago ? 
 
 Markham. 
 56 hours. 
 
 Signal Ofacer. 
 
 General, T have just received this message from General Burn- 
 side to you. 
 
 (Hands paper to McClellan.) 
 McClellan (reads). 
 General Jackson has just appeared on my left, pushing him- 
 self well forward. Wiiat shall I do ? "Burnside.' 
 McClallan. 
 Signal Officer, tell General Burnside to extend his troops to the 
 Boonsboro Pike, not to bring on an engagement. Jackson will 
 not advance further than the Stone Church; there he will be 
 confronted by Franklin, well intrenched ; issue 3 days rations to 
 his command, and to be ready at a moments notice to march. 
 1 have sent out Stoneman, with sufficient Cavalry, to take any- 
 thing he may meet, to be ready when wanted and report every 
 thing of interest. 
 
 (Signal Officer writes what McClellan says, and sends message by flag. Does not call memberB 
 too loud, to interfere with McClellan and Markham. j 
 
 McClellan (to Markham) 
 
 You will at once repair into the enemies lines and penetrate as 
 
 far as you can towards Leesburg, so as to warrant your return to 
 
 my Headquarters at midnight. Act cautiously, ascertain what 
 
 troops, if any, are concentrated there, their strength, condition, 
 
 and above all, their base of supplies. 
 
 Markham. 
 
 General, your orders shall be obeyed, and you may look for me 
 
 at the time set. Provided I'm all right. 
 
 (Exit.:) 
 
— 10 — 
 
 McClellau (aside). 
 That Markham is a good one ; he is trustworthy and never 
 shrinks from any duty assigned him. He is now well on his 
 road to Leesburg. 
 
 (Enter orderly Salutes.) 
 
 Orderly. 
 
 General, Gen. Hooker instructed me to report to you that Long- 
 street is feeling of his pickets. Pending orders from you, he re- 
 plied, reenforced his line and awaits your orders. 
 McClellan. 
 Tell the General to fall to this side of the creek and keep well 
 closed on Sumners right. The enemy will not attack before 
 night, unless we provoke it. 
 
 Sig'nal Officer. 
 General, this has just been from Gen. Burnside's station. 
 
 (Hands him paper. — McClellan reads.) 
 
 My Signal Officer reports from his lookout as follows : General 
 Jackson has halted, thrown out his pickets, command resting, no 
 Artillery in view. I am ready. "Bubnside." 
 
 McClellan (aside J. 
 
 The enemy is looking for our most valuerable point. 
 
 (Picket firing in distance on right slowly.) 
 
 They are at fighting Joe again ; he is very impetuous and 
 might engage them. I'll ride over to him and see for myself. 
 Signal Officer, any message you may receive, send them to my 
 Headquarter at the Clement Farm as fast as they arrive. 
 
 (Picket firing decreases. — Exit McClellan.) 
 
 SCENE THIRD, ACT FIRST. 
 
 (Soldiers camp. Hans doing guard duty, walking across stage, near footlights. Four soldiers 
 sitting on a blanket, playing cards. One soldier in his drawers, repairing his panta- 
 loons. 2 stakes driveu in the ground with sticks across, on which hangs 
 a mess pot. There must be a fire beneath pot. Dooley as cook.) 
 
 Booley. 
 
 Bejabers, this suits me. Company cook, I'll not starve now. 
 
 (Stirs bean soup with a narrow shingle for a spoon) 
 
 Too many beans in this soup. 
 
 (Helps himself to some, burns his mouth.) 
 
 Ouch, Murther. 
 
— 11 — 
 
 Haus. 
 What's the matter, Mike ? 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 Mind your business, Hans, or divil a bean will now get in your 
 dish; it's meself that's kapiiig this hotel now. 
 
 (Stirring soup.) 
 
 Hans. 
 
 Yah, das is so. You keep the beans too, putty quick. 
 
 (Dooley accidently drops hia pipe iato the pot of soup, ashes for it with Ladle and finds it ) 
 
 Dooley. 
 Bejabers, there goes me diideen into the soup again and lal 
 the tobbaccy I have in the world is spoilt. The soup will have 
 a fine flavor now shure. But the beans are all right, I have 
 them here. 
 
 (Pats his stomach.) 
 
 There's nothing like avoiding calamaties 
 
 (Beating of long roll, soldiers jump up, from within. J 
 
 Fall in, Company K. 
 
 (Exit all, except Hans and Dooley.) 
 Hans. 
 Was, was mean das trommel. 
 
 Dooley. 
 Divil, a know, I know, it must be the Ribils. 
 
 (Enter Nicodemus Blake, with a bundle on a stick over his shoulder and a loaf of bread under 
 his arm.) 
 
 Hans (charge bayonet). 
 
 Stop, quick. Halt, three times. 
 
 (Cocks his musket and points at BlS/ke.) 
 Blake. 
 Don't shoot, massa, I'se all alone. 
 Dooley. 
 What the divil do ye want, ye black nagur. 
 
 (Blake lays down his bundle.) 
 Blake. 
 I'se an old colored man, and I heered, you'uns were camped 
 around here, so I packed up my traps and is gwine to jine you 
 all, and be a free nigger for sure, befo' de lord calls me home. 
 Dooley (taking Ms loaf of bread and eats). 
 Do you live around here ? 
 
— 12 — 
 
 Blake. 
 
 Right smart ways, massa, ober de hill on the left, two looks and 
 a hollow, right down by Mudturtle Creek, on de right bank, face- 
 ing the norf. I left Dinah dar with the young uns. 
 
 Sooley. 
 
 Do you own the place ? 
 
 Blake. 
 
 Golly, I does since a fortnight ; massa, heard you was coming 
 and he took de whole family away and told me to watch de tings, 
 but I can't stay dar. I must see de union flag, dars where my 
 home is, shure. 
 
 Dooley. 
 Where the divil are you bound for now. 
 
 Blake. 
 I'se going to see good old Uncle Abe Lincoln, who set all de 
 niggers free ; den I'se going to list in de Yankee Army and help 
 to fight dem Rebels, who made dis poor back bleed many times. 
 De time has come and God has god his foot on dere necks*. 
 Dooley. 
 Where you ever Gineral Washington's body servant ? 
 
 Elake. 
 Golly, massa, I'se been dar, when de Gineral took his first 
 breath, I watched him in his cradle and seed him grow up, I 
 was dar, when Gineral Billy Patterson surrendered to him at 
 Bull Run, and I'se got de handle ob de hatchet, with which he 
 cut down de persimun tree. Golly, massa, he never told a lie. 
 Dooley. 
 You don't take after him much, 
 
 Blake. 
 Massa, I'd be much obleeged to you, if you would show me 
 the way to the Corporal of dis here Yankee Army. I can't live 
 in dis country no how any more. I'se a free man now, I tole 
 you, and if dese old legs will carry me, I'se goin to see Uncle 
 Lincoln, I must see him. O Golly, I feel so good, because I'se 
 a free man. Please show me de way, so I can see the captain of 
 
 de army. 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 All right, my ancient landmark of slavery. 
 
 (Takes him to the left, points through wings ) 
 
 You see the right hand road on the lift there, you take the lift 
 hand side of that road, until you come to the cross roads, beyant 
 
— 13 — 
 
 the knoll, straddle them both and take them. If you can't do 
 that, take the left hand road aci'oss the creek, till you come to a 
 cow, grazing, with a white spot on her tail, it's the cow I mane. 
 Divil, a white spot is there on you, and then you turn to the 
 right, countermarch to your lift, keep on about 2 miles further 
 and you will find Headquarters. 
 
 (Blake looks alarmed at the instructions, picks up his bundle.) 
 
 Blake. 
 Thankee, massa, kind of complicated, but I guess, I'll make it 
 out. Good bye, gents, and may the good lord always gaze on you 
 with kindness. 
 
 (Exit slowly.) 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 Good bye, old African. You are free now, and damned near 
 as good a man as I am. 
 
 (Six shots fired in rapid succession. Hans and Dooley looked alarmed.) 
 
 Hans. 
 
 What was dot, Mike. 
 
 Dooley. 
 That's nothing, Hans. I guess the soup is done, let's take it 
 to the company street and dish it out. 
 
 Hans. 
 
 Yah, dat wash so. 
 
 (They stick musket through handle of pot and exit. J 
 
 SCENE FIRST, ACT SECOND. 
 
 (Interior of a house. A neat room, table with white table cloth, bouquet on table, window in 
 rear, window to open.) 
 
 Maria. 
 
 Van Buren Sleeper, I thought you were brave enough to fly to 
 
 the rescue. Here you are still at home, shivering in your boots. 
 
 Hav'nt you heard the third call of Abraham Lincoln for troops. 
 
 You are still here, snoopin around, when the alarum has sounded, 
 
 when ihe stars and stripes are in danger. For shame. 
 
 (She turns from himi.) 
 
— 14 — 
 
 Sleeper. 
 
 Maria, Tarnation, don't you know, I must make hay next week. 
 
 How could 1 lea\e ? 
 
 Maria. 
 
 Let it go to grass, gird on your armor like a man, rush into 
 
 the conflict, and when you return home, covered with hunerable 
 
 scars, your Maria Jane will love you all the more. 
 
 Sleeper. 
 I might get killed. 
 
 Maria. 
 
 No danger of that, you will not go to near real danger; but, if 
 you should fall, you have only done what every loyal man 
 should do : olFer his life for the life of his country. Don't be a 
 coward ; were I a man, I would go this instant. 
 Sleeper. 
 
 I wish you were; I would'nt mind shooting, if they did'nt 
 
 shoot back. 
 
 Maria. 
 
 Van Buren Sleeper, I always thought a good deal of you, and 
 
 always gave you the biggest lump of maple sugar ; I've sat upon 
 
 your knee and promised to be your wife, and now I demand of 
 
 you, to go to the war, help to save your country, march under 
 
 the glorius flag to victory. I will watch you every movement and 
 
 encourage you in your great task. Go, do your dutyl ike a man, 
 
 decide to go, or leave me forever. 
 
 Sleeper. 
 You don't mean it, do you ? 
 
 Maria. 
 Every word. 
 
 Sleeper. 
 
 That settles it. I'll run across the lots and see what ma says. 
 I'll be back in a minute. 
 
 (Seats herself.) 
 Maria. 
 He's a good soul, and we will some day be happy. He's never 
 been away from home, I do really love him, but I would not give 
 a cent for a man that would'nt shoulder a musket and go to de- 
 fend his country against treason. 
 
 (Enter Sleeper in great haste.) 
 
— 15 — 
 
 Sleeper. 
 
 Maria Jane, I'm going. 
 
 (Looks brave.) 
 
 My country calls, ma said I mought. 
 
 (Aside.) 
 
 I don't care about going. 
 
 Maria. 
 Dear Van, I knew you were brave and chivalrous. 
 
 Sleeper. 
 You bet. 
 
 Maria. 
 
 I was certain, you would respend to the call of your country 
 and fight its enemies. 
 
 Sleeper. 
 You bet. 
 
 (Aside.) 
 
 I'd rather stay home. 
 
 (Aloud.) 
 
 Maria, I'm afraid, when I'm gone, you'll be sweet on Seth Jones. 
 
 Maria (indignant). 
 Van Buren Sleeper, do you think, I'd ever forget you, when 
 you are a soldier? I'll be as true to you as the stars are to the 
 stripes on our glorious flag. 
 
 Sleeper. 
 Maria Jane, I never done it before, but I'll do it now. 
 
 (Hugs and kisses her.) 
 Maria (making no effort to get away). 
 Ain't you ashamed! I'm blushing all over, dear me, how wicked, 
 
 (Aside.) 
 
 it's nice though 
 
 (Aloud.) 
 
 to kiss me here all alone ! But never mind. Van, it's all right. 
 Don't let them nasty Rebels capture you, will you ? 
 Sleeper (drawing himself up). 
 Do I look like a squab ? 
 
 (Maria Jane goes to window and looks out.) 
 
 Maria. 
 
 I declare, they are raising the flag on the old liberty pole, see 
 how beautiful it looks ; the troops are shouting and forming in line. 
 Sleeper. 
 
 If that's the Case, I'm ofl". Maria, keep a good lookout on my 
 yellow rooster, and don't take to Seth Jones. 
 
 (Embrace.) 
 
_ 16 — 
 
 Maria. 
 
 Good bye, Van. Don't let them rebels shoot you, but do your 
 duty like a man. Always keep the flag in sight, defend it with 
 your life, and when you come home at the end of the war, no one 
 will give her soldier boy a heartier welcome than your Maria. 
 God bless you ; you will find me as you leave me, your own. Far- 
 well ! One more is added to the army of freedom. 
 Sleeper. 
 
 Maria, you are a patriotic Cuss. 
 Maria. 
 
 We ought to be. Woman, in her domestic sphere of life, should 
 love her country as well as any mortal. We cannot bear arms, but 
 can pray for you. Farwell, Van. I hear the drums, join your com- 
 rades. God bless you. 
 
 (Kisses him on moutli.) 
 
 Sleeper. 
 
 Good bye, Maria ; don't forget my yellow rooster. 
 
 Maria. 
 Goodbye; be a good soldier, and I'll be proud of you forever. 
 
 (Sleeper exit, Maria goes to window and waves handberciiief. ) 
 
 He'll be a corporal some day. 
 
 (Exit.) 
 
 SCENE SECOND, ACT SECOND. 
 
 (Same as scene second, act first. — Signal Oflacer enters and looks through telescope. — Enter 
 McClellan, Hooker and Burnside.) 
 
 McClellan (to Hooker and Burnside). 
 
 I feel anxious about Markham he pushed; his way toward Lees- 
 burg this morning, and should be back by this time, I hope he 
 is safe. I;must hear from him before I make my final dispositions 
 for tomorrows work, unless there -havec hanges occureds ince 1 
 P. M. Hooker, you will cross the upper bridge and the Fords be- 
 low it, gain the heights and hold them, and at the gray of the 
 
17 — 
 
 morning attack with yotir whole strenght. Burnside, you will 
 move to the left and overlap the enemy s right. We will attack 
 his left first, and, if he reinforces from his line, you will charge 
 over the bridge in your front, get position for your artillery and 
 sweep the plateau in your front. Hooker and Sumner will open 
 the ball, Franklin will be able to help either wing. 
 
 Signal OfHcer. 
 
 General, the following message has just passed over the enemys 
 signal station. 
 
 (Keads.) 
 
 To General Lee. The enemys cavalry has just dashed into 
 our commissary train and destroyed sixty wagons. The rest I 
 can't make out ; there is a heavy smoke rising between us. 
 McClellau. 
 
 That's good, that will shake them up a little. 
 
 (Enter Markham, his left hand bandaged ; salutes.) 
 
 Well, Markham, what's up, wounded ? 
 
 Markliam. 
 Slightly, General. I found myself behind time, so to gain a 
 few miles, I shot across the country; the first thing I knew, I 
 was among a rebel scouting party. I gave my horse the spurs and 
 here I am to report. 
 
 MoClellan. 
 Proceed. 
 
 Markliain. 
 
 I pushed over the Potomac, as you directed, and found three 
 raiding parties of our cavalry doing good service. I know they 
 struck a large wagon train and made short work of it. I got to 
 within .3 miles of Leesbui-g and found large bodies of enemys in- 
 fantry moving this way. A large amount of stores are located 
 there, the troops feel confident of victory. Lee promised them 
 to move on Washington as soon as you are defeated. 
 Burnside. 
 
 They won't get there this week. 
 
 Hooker. 
 
 Not through my corps. 
 
 McCl3llan. 
 
 Gentlemen, there is no doubt, that Lee wants to fight a de- 
 cisive battle in this vicinity. But with you. Hooker, on my 
 
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 right, and you, Burnside, on ix'y left, my wings are safe. Hooker, 
 have you studied your ground well, and are you ready at this 
 time to cross over and hold the other bank. 
 
 Hooker. 
 1 am in readiness. 
 
 McClellan. 
 
 Go then, Sumner, and Mansfield will support you ; get, what 
 you can, and hold, what you get. At 2 A. M. I will send up 2 
 blue rockets and a white one, which will have no significance 
 whatever only to mislead Lee. Go to your posts now and let me 
 hear from you. 
 
 (Hooker salutes and exit.) 
 
 Burnside, get into your position, keep your left well extended 
 over the bridge, mount two 30 ft. cannons on the heights in your 
 rear, and reach the enemys ammunition train if possible. 
 
 Burnside. 
 
 My troops are under way now and your orders shall be obeyed. 
 
 (Exit Burnside.) 
 
 McClellan. 
 Markham, you can retire to Headquarters and rest for a few 
 hours. I want you at 4 o'clock for duty. 
 
 Markliam. 
 
 All right, General, I'll report at 4. 
 
 (Exit. — Picket firing on right.) 
 
 Signal Oi^cer. 
 
 General Hooker is crossing, I can see the flashes of his mus- 
 kets; the rebel signal station is busy sending messages, the fol- 
 lowing has just passed over : "Let the enemy cross over about a 
 corps, then fall on his right, double him up, and he can't recross. 
 Don't disclose your artillery. Lee." 
 
 McClellan. 
 
 Lee won't find Hooker alone, I'll ride over to Hooker now, 
 send news to Headquarters. 
 
 (Exit. 
 
— 1,9 — 
 
 SCENE THIRD, ACT SECOND. 
 
 (Half dark stage. Woods, supposed to be part of a battle field. 5 dead rebel soldiers laying 
 ixpon tlie ground. 5 dead union soldiers lie also upon the ground. One union soldier 
 shot through the head, his head resting upon a dead rebel. The position of the 
 will be same as cut below.) 
 
 (The rebel, dead, are represented by red lines, the union by black ; feet to the audience, in 
 the centre will be seen 2 dead, 1 uuioa, 1 rebel, with lines crossing each others bod- 
 ies ; these are supposed to be muskets, with bayonets pierced through each 
 other. The union soldier should have one side of his face (on which 
 he was laying) marked with blood. Several muskets should 
 lie near soldiers, as if dropped as they fell. ) 
 
 Dying Soldier (raising himself tip and looking around). 
 This was a tei-rible fight, it was hand to hand, we are pretty 
 well mixed up I see, the blue and the gray. Lord, how my head 
 does pain me, my tongue cleaves to the roof of my mouth. Had 
 I but one drop of water, I would gladly die. 
 
 (Looks toward rebel No. 1, who has a canteen clutched in his hand.) 
 
 Thank God, I see a canteen over there, I'll endeavor to reach it, 
 it may contain water. 
 
 (Crawls slowly to rebel No. 1, grasps the canteen and finds it empty.) 
 
 Great heavens, what mockery, 
 
 (Dispair.) 
 
 Had I only been shot dead, I am dying with thirst. This is an 
 isolated spot, and whoever holds the field will not find us easily. 
 
 (Delirious.) 
 
 Must I die here? Mother, could you but help me, could you 
 pray for my departing spirit, the fleeing life, I'm going, mother 
 come to me, father in heaven, open thy arms. Where's the flag, 
 mother? 
 
 (Falls back exhausted ; in falling his head must strike the ground, so that the audience 
 
 will hear it.) 
 
 (Enter Tom Markham, disguised as a rebel (cautiously). Gazes around upon the dead, walks 
 
 to the 3 dead in centre, contemplates.) 
 
 Markham. 
 Great heavens, what a sight. The rebel and union soldiers 
 united in death. Will this slaughter never cease ? It makes my 
 heart ache to behold such a sight. Here lie the gray cold in 
 death, died for imaginary wrongs. Here lie the blue, who gave 
 up their lives in defence of our glorius flag. 
 
 (Dying soldier groans ) 
 
 Markham (startled). 
 What ! A groan. 
 
 (Walks to soldier, listening and feeling pulse, raises his head gently and gives him a drink out 
 of his canteen, — Soldier slowly opening his eyes and gazes on Markham.) 
 
— 20 — 
 
 Dying' Soldier. 
 
 May God reward you for that cooling draught, it has brought me 
 back to life. Where are our troops ? Who was victorious ? All 
 I remember, was when we charged and I was hit here. 
 
 (Points to his head. Markhatn takes his pocket handkerchief and ties it around the sol- 
 diers bead.) 
 
 Markham. 
 
 Calm yourself, no hai-m shall come to you, the confederates will 
 
 treat you kindly, and you will soon be to your old home. Be brave. 
 
 (Aside.) 
 
 Poor fellow, he is shot through the head and his brain is oozing 
 out of the wound, he can't last long. I must cheer him up on his 
 dark journey. Did he but know who I was ? Bat I dare not tell 
 him, the shock would be too great. 
 
 (Feels his pulse.) 
 
 He is dying. I must tell him, that his eyes shall be closed by 
 one of his comrades. 
 
 /Whispers in his ear and tells him, that he is Tom Markham, a friend. — Soldier rises in the 
 arms of Markham ) 
 
 Dying Soldier. 
 
 Now I die in peace. Take these letters, send them back to 
 
 where they came from. Tell them, that I died upon the field, 
 
 still loving the old flag and blessing it with my last breath. 
 
 Take this picture. 
 
 (Kisses it.) 
 
 She is a noble girl, write and tell her, that I died in your arms. 
 
 (Moves his haud before his eyes.) 
 
 It's growing dark. Am I dying ? My wound does not pain 
 me now. 
 
 (Dying.) 
 
 See the flag, how it waves. 
 
 (Points to right.) 
 
 Beautiful stars. See it advance. The boys are charging. 
 Hurrah ! I'm ready. 
 
 (Calmly.) 
 
 Mother, Alice, give me your hands, guide me over. Markham, 
 don't let them give up the fight. The Union must be preserved. 
 
 (Feeble.) 
 
 Hold me closer, I'm cold, I'm going home. 
 
 (Dies. — Markham lays him down gentle, rihes and points to dead.) 
 Markham. 
 Treason behold thy work. 
 
 (A green light should be thi'own over the faces of the dead, as the curtain decenda slowly.) 
 
^ 21 — 
 
 SOEISTE FIRST, ACT THIKD. 
 
 (Room, table and 3 chairs (campstools). Map and papers laying on table. — Markham aiul 
 McClellan.) 
 
 JVEcClellau. 
 
 Markham, at daylight Hooker will open the ball, and the indi- 
 cations are, that todays fight will be a victorious one for us. I 
 have a hazardous duty for you to perform; it will require 10 
 days. You will at once cross the Potomac at Point of Rocks, 
 push through Snicker's Gap, cross the valley .as far as White 
 Post, get, what information you can, of any note, then return 
 through Ashby's Gap to a little hamlet, at the base of the moun- 
 tain, called Paris. There you will find a Union Family bearing 
 
 your name. 
 
 Markham. 
 Markham's ? 
 
 McClellan. 
 
 Yes, old man Markham will give you considerable information. 
 You must use great caution, as he is watched. You will of 
 course be in civilian clothing, and so, that he may know who 
 you are and what you want. Give him the Password "Lincoln" 
 and he will know with whom he is dealing. After you get any 
 news from him, pass again through the Gap. Keep down the 
 valley, recross at Swift River Gap, tap the wires somewhere and 
 learn the news from Lee to Davis. Pass through Warrenton, 
 make your way to the Potomac and embark at Aqua Creek for 
 my Headquarters, wherever it may be. Here is a package of 
 $40,000 confederate money, use it to advantage. 
 
 Markliam. 
 I think, I can tap the wires between Salem and Ashby's Gap. 
 
 (^Firing on risbt.) 
 
 McClellan. 
 
 Hooker has opened, and the days work has begun. 'Tis a glo- 
 rious day, and may it close as auspicious as it opens. 
 
 Markham. 
 
 General, I'll be off now. 
 
 (Exit. — McClellan does not hear him as he is looking right toward musketry. — Several Vol- 
 leys fired.) 
 
^ S2 — 
 
 McClellan- 
 
 Hooker is engaged, 
 
 (Picket firing in centre.) 
 
 The fire stretches along to Burnside, it will soon be general. — 
 Orderly, 
 
 (To right.) 
 
 bring my horse. 
 
 (Exit right.) 
 
 SCENE SECOND, ACT THIRD. 
 
 (Woods. Lee's Headquarters. Lee sitting on stump of tree, looking at map stretched across 
 his knees. — Enter Colonel Rhett, salutes.) 
 
 Khett. 
 
 General, the enemys right and centre have been reinforced, 
 
 and are doing heavy fighting. Our troops are repelling every 
 
 onset with great bravery, but it is evident that we are too weak 
 
 there. 
 
 laee. 
 
 Order 2 Divisions from the right centre to the threatened point 
 
 move well under cover. The signal station on North Mountain 
 
 sees us and all our movements. Don't let one inch of ground be 
 
 lost. Have our trains in marching order, and keep them more in 
 
 the centre toward Shepardtown. Give explicit orders to have 
 
 the Stone Bridge on the right well covered, and if we can keep 
 
 McClellan's left on the other bank, the day is ours. If not, we 
 
 will have a hard fight. Colonel, send me the Chief of Artillery at 
 
 once. Have you taken any prisoners ? 
 
 Rhett. 
 We have about 400. 
 
 Lee. 
 
 Send a few of them here ; I may learn something. Tell Jack- 
 son not to move back, and Longstreet to hold his front. 
 
 (Exit Ehett.) 
 
 The firing is terrible. The artillery has almost ceased. The 
 enemy must be preparing for a charge. 
 
 (Enter guard with Dooley and Hans as prisoners ; they carry the bean pot between them on a 
 stick.) 
 
 Lee. 
 
 Well, boys, you are outside of your lines, ain't you ? 
 
I dink so. 
 
 Lee. 
 
 What regiment do you belong to ? 
 Dooley. 
 I^wo ones and a two, Company K, Bloody Tigers, 
 
 Lee. 
 Was your regiment engaged in the charge last night ? 
 
 Dooley. 
 It was ; Hans and meself are the only ones left. 
 
 Lee. 
 Do you think McClellan has his whole army in my front ? 
 
 Dooley. 
 Yes, I think he has, and Killpatrick in your rear. 
 
 Lee. 
 Do you think your army will whip us today ? 
 
 Dooley. 
 I can't say, but I don't think there will be much left of you, if 
 you don't get out of here. 
 
 Lee (smiling). 
 You are very sanguine. Corporal, take these men back to the 
 guard. 
 
 (Enter Hawley in great haste.) 
 
 Hawley. 
 General, here I am at liast. 
 
 Lee. 
 
 I thought you were captured. What news ? 
 
 Hawley. 
 
 Hooker on your left, Burnside on your right, Sumner, Franklin 
 and Mansfield centre. Porter reserve. I left Washington at day- 
 break yesterday. A great many troops are enroute here. The 
 road to Frederick is full of stragglers. Killpatrick moved by me 
 through Harman's Gap this A. M. ; he had about 200 prisoners 
 and 100 extra horses. Washington is in an uproar ; they expect 
 a great victory today. A heavy wagon train of Ammunition and 
 Commissary Stores are moving now between Monocacy and 
 Middletown. 
 
,_ 24 — 
 
 Zsee. 
 
 Hawley, report to General Jackson and tell him, who is in 
 his front. 
 
 (Exit Hawley.) 
 
 If I had four thousand cavalry, McClellan would be on the re- 
 treat in four hours, in a worse condition than he was on the Pe- 
 ninsula. I must go to the right. 
 
 ACT FOURTH, OTsTE SCETQ-E. 
 
 (This scene will portray the celebrated charge of Burnsicle's Troops over the Stone Bridge at 
 
 Autietam, September 17th, 18ii2. The bridge mnst run diagonally aoro- s the rear part 
 
 of the stage. The river supposed to run from rear left win^' to front right. 
 
 The bridge has 2 arches and is made to imitate stone. Eebel and 
 
 union pickets will be stationed at the bank of 
 
 the river opposite eaxih other.) 
 
 (As the curtain rises the pickets of both armies open five at each other across the river. There 
 will be no union troops visible at the bridge. After several shots are fired by both 
 sides. General Burn^ide will draw his troops to left, behind wing pre- 
 paring for the charge. Before he exits he will say :) 
 
 Soldiers, the eyes of the commanding General are upon you, 
 and my orders are to take that bridge by storm at the point of 
 the bayonet. The enemy is strong, but our orders are to take it, 
 and it must be done. Let nothing stop. After we have the 
 other side, Lee is lost. Follow your flag. Forward, march ! 
 
 (Exit troops. Koll of drums.) 
 
 Charge bayonet, forward, double quick, march ! 
 
 (Martial piece by the Orchestra. Quick time.) 
 
 (The Union troops charge and are fired upon by the rebels, who have a strong force at end of 
 
 the bridge. Union troops loose several men, and braver enemy charges and drives Union 
 
 troops near end of the bridge. Burnside orders a recharge and drives enemy from 
 
 bridge. Union flag carried by Van Suren Sleeper, will be behind 2nd fil-:-, Burnside 
 
 behind colors. Soldiers cheer. Bebel Skirmi>.hers fall back from river bank. ) 
 
 (As soon as Burnside reaches the centre of the bridge, scene will form a tableaux. None will 
 
 turn face to audience, except color bearer, who will salute audience with flag. Colored 
 
 Lights may be used here to good advantage. — The curtain deceuds amidst " The 
 
 star Spangled Banner" by the Orchestia.) 
 
— 25 — 
 
 ACT FIFTH, SCETsTE FIRST. 
 
 (Room. Table and 2 chairs. Door and window. No carpet on floor.) 
 Adele (looking out of window. She goes to table). 
 
 I was so frightened. I was certain I heard shots in the direction 
 of Mannings. I am terribly afraid, father will be caught some 
 day with papers upon him, that will condemn him to be shot as 
 a spy. Our neighbors have suspicion that we are Unionists, 
 and 
 
 fKnock at the door. Adele opens it. Enter her father, Joseph Markhaui.) 
 
 Joseph. Markham. 
 
 Adele, Love. 
 
 (Kiss on forehead.) 
 
 You thought I was captured, did'nt you ? 
 
 Adele. 
 Dear Papa, I had such a dreadful forebodings. I knew, you 
 were prepared for any emergency, but I had such a horrid dream 
 last night, and our good dog. Jack, was so restless, that I really 
 became alarmed. Being alone, I took your old pistol and pre- 
 pared myself for the worst. We are watched and must act cau- 
 tiously. 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 
 I know it, darling, but we must make all these sacrifices to 
 help along the cause of our Starry Banner. 
 
 Adele. 
 Yes, Papa, 
 
 (Taking a miniature flag from her bosom.) 
 
 here it is in all its beauty, heavens own banner, right in the midst 
 of the enemy. How I love it. May God keep watch over it and 
 guide it to victoi-y. 
 
 (Replaces the flag.) 
 Joseph Markham. 
 Yes, my dear, it is glorious when I look back through the vista 
 of years ; it makes my heart ache to see it hauled down and the 
 Rebel Rag floated to the breeze over these gray hairs. Some 
 day, perhaps, God willing, I will take you to my dear old home 
 in Vermont, where you can breath the free air of liberty. My 
 brother has three sons, and surely they must be in the army some- 
 where fighting for the Union. Have any troops passed through 
 here, since I left ? 
 
— 26 ~ 
 
 Adele. 
 Yes, Pa, 2 regiments of rebel cavalry passed through the 
 Gap on Sunday. They took possession of the house, and ate 
 everything I had, even so the nice plum cake I had baked for 
 you. There^s not a chicken left, and they wanted to go into the 
 cellar after the bacon, but Pa, I got your pistol and told them, I 
 would die first before I would let them go down. 
 
 Josepk Markliam. 
 Ha! Ha! 
 
 (Laughs.) 
 
 there was not a speck of powder in the pistol. 
 Adele. 
 It had the same eftect. They desisted, retreated, and I held 
 the field, and one big, dirty wretch called me a bully Gal. 
 There has been no one here since. But this morning about half 
 past four I looked out of the window of my room and saw a 
 horseman, in a gray uniform, riding by the edge of the woods 
 at Mannings ; he was looking at a piece of paper, and took an 
 occasional glance at this house. I became alarmed, dressed my- 
 self and put Jack on picket in the front yard, and awaited results. 
 Joseph Markham. 
 
 Did he come to the house ? 
 
 Adele. 
 
 No, Pa. After studying the paper for some time, he put spurs 
 to his horse, and examining his pistols, he galloped ofi'in the di- 
 rection of the Gap. 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 
 You are quite a General. 
 
 Adele. 
 
 No wonder ; these times try every ones soul. Why should not 
 a woman do her duty as well as a man. 
 
 Joseph. Markham. 
 These are terrible times. I am almost discouraged. 
 
 Adele. 
 Dear Pa, don't worry. Let me cheer you up. Did you get 
 any news since you left ? Genei-al McClellan's Scout will soon 
 
 be here. 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 I did get news. But Haverly, the Scout, who has been here 
 so often, will never come again. 
 
— SY — 
 
 Adele. 
 
 Why, Pa ? 
 
 Joseph MarkHam. 
 
 Poor fellow ! he is dead. He was captured at Mitchel's Station 
 last monday. He was told to prepare himself for death. God 
 willed T should be there. Brave Soul. Gazing around upon the 
 crowd, he prayed a moment ; then st)-aightening himself up, he 
 said, I am ready. As he spoke, he recognized me. What a terri- 
 ble moment. He made no motion of recognition, but his black 
 eyes spoke. I could not help him ; in a few minutes all was 
 over. He was dangling on the limb of an oak. I felt like rush- 
 ing upon them, and had it not been for you, dear daughter, your 
 father would have exposed himself and shared the same fate as 
 poor John Haverly. Heavy hearted I pursued my way toward 
 Locust Grove. I did not go far however, I secreted myself and 
 at night, amid?t the darkness, I returned to the spot. The mill- 
 ions of leaves seemed to whisper courage in my ears. The giant 
 trees looked like so many spectres. Undaunted I climbed up, 
 cut the rope, and down upon the earth fell the lifeless body. I 
 listened for a moment. Everything was as still as death. With 
 herculean strength I threw the body in front of me on the saddle 
 and started across the country. I reached a little knoll, sur- 
 mounted by 3 trees. Here, with the aid of my large clasp knife 
 and sharp stones, I dug a grave and buried brave John Haverly. 
 
 (Adele weeps, laying her head od table.) 
 
 Rise up, Adele. The rebel army has been defeated in Mary- 
 land and it is reported in Richmond, that they are on the retreat. 
 
 Adele. 
 Thank God! 
 
 Joseph. Markham. 
 
 Take this bundle of papers 
 
 (Produces them. ) 
 
 and secrete them in the old spot until General McClellan hears 
 of Haverly's death and sends another Scout. Then, love, see if 
 you can't find something for me. I'm hungry. 
 
 (Adele takes papers and exit.) 
 
 She is the very picture of her mother and just as brave. 
 
 (Knocks at the door. Joseph Markham opens the door. Enter Tom Markham, the Scout.) 
 
 Markham. 
 Can I rest here a few minutes? I have lost my way. I saw a 
 light in your window and took the liberty to enter. 
 
— 28 — 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 
 Certainly, Sir. Make yourself as comfortable as you can. We 
 can't offer you much. The war has stripped us of very near 
 everything. What regiment do you belong to ? 
 Markham. 
 I'm attached to no regiment at present. I am a scout. I form- 
 erly was a member of the 13th North Carolina infantry. General 
 Lee sent me here in search of a man named Markham. 
 Joseph Markham (startled). 
 That's my name. What's your business with me ? 
 
 Markham. 
 I'll tell you. 
 
 (Whispers McClellan's password in his ear.) 
 Joseph Markham. 
 Welcome. What news ? 
 
 (Shake hands.) 
 Markham. 
 McClellan fought Lee at Antietam and whipped him. I left 
 on the morning of the fight to come to you for news. But before 
 we proceed, how long have you lived here ? 
 Joseph Markham. 
 It's nigh on 40 years. I came here when quite a boy. I was 
 restless and left a good home. I drifted down here. Well, to cut 
 it short, got married. Prospered, until the war broke out, then 
 everything went backward. My wife died 3 years ago, and Adele 
 and myself are alone. I promised her, when the war is over, po 
 take her to my old home in Vermont. 
 Markham. 
 Have you a brother named Hannibal ? 
 Joseph Markham. 
 I have, and a good brother he is. The last time I heard from 
 him he had three sons. 
 
 Markham (rises tip). 
 I am his son Tom. 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 You ? God bless you ! 
 
 (Embraces him.) 
 
 What a kind act of providence to bring us together under these 
 circumstances. 
 
— . 29 — 
 
 Markham. 
 
 Yes. My brothers are all in the war. But I must see my 
 cousin. Where is she ? 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 I'll call her. She will be delighted. 
 
 (Calls her. Enter Adele.") 
 
 Adele. 
 What, Pa ! 
 
 (Constrained at seeing Markham. 1 
 Joseph Markham. 
 This is your cousin, Tom Markham, with a rebel uniform, but 
 with a loyal heart underneath. 
 
 (Markham and Adele shake haudB.) 
 
 Adele. 
 
 God has not forgotten us. But why are you in this dress ? 
 
 Markham. 
 I am in the secret service, and McClellan sent me here. We 
 have not heard from Haverly in 16 days. 
 
 (Father and daughter exchange glances.) 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 Poor John is dead. He was captured, condemned to death 
 and hung. I buried him. 
 
 Markham. 
 
 Such is life. He was a brave boy. 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 He was quite a favorite of Adele's. 
 
 (She puts her hand over his mouth.) 
 
 Adele. 
 No, Pa. I loved him as I do every Union soldier. 
 
 Markham. 
 
 Well, uncle, I must get off again before daylight. I am going 
 
 into the valley, and in my return I will take what news you may 
 
 have. 
 
 Adele. 
 
 Supper is ready now. Pa. If you are ready I'll prepare 
 table. 
 
 Markham. 
 
 Yes, we are ready, and I dare say Tom has an appetite. So go, 
 darling, prepare the feast, and we will follow. Get the best the 
 
— so — 
 
 house affords. Give this yankee a good impression of southern 
 chivalry. 
 
 (Exit kdele.) 
 
 How is that, Tom ? 
 
 Markham. 
 
 That's good. Only don't bother yourself about me. I'll slide 
 
 right off through the gap in a short time. 
 
 Joseph Mark&axn. 
 
 •You shant leave this house until you have refreshed yourself, 
 and by the way I have something here won't go bad. 
 
 (Produces bottle and 2 glasses, fills up.) 
 M-arkham. 
 Here is success to the Union arms. 
 
 (Drinks.) 
 
 Joseph Markhaifi. 
 Here is a cojifusion to treason. 
 
 (Drinks. — Enter Adele, > 
 Adeie. 
 The repast is ready and steaming hot. Come, Pa ! come, Tom! 
 
 (Exit.) 
 
 SCEIME SECOl^D. ACT FIFTH. 
 
 (Woods. Tree on left. Enter Hans and Dooley. Dooley with no coat, Hans witli no tiat. 
 Hans has i live chickens, and Dooley a live goose.) 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 Bejabers, that was a bare escape. 
 
 (To the goose.) 
 
 Stop your wigglin. I'd had the pig too, but the divil bit at 
 me. If we had a gridiron now, we'd be all right. Sit down, 
 Hans. I wish we had a ham instead of this divil of a goose. * 
 Hasis. 
 
 Dooley, I'll give you the chickens for the goose. 
 
 Dooley. 
 All right, Hans. 
 
 (They trade. While Dooley is arranging his chickens they get away. Dooley runs after them. 
 They disappear in wings.) 
 
 Hans (to goose). 
 You not get away with me. 
 
 (Twists her neck and sits on her. — Enter Dooley with one chicken.) 
 
— 31 — 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 That was a bad trade. 
 
 Hans. 
 Good for me. 
 
 (Enter BlaUe witli three chickens ; saunters leisurly across the stage.) 
 
 Dooley. 
 Hello there. ! 
 
 (Blake startled.) 
 
 Drop the chickens! Where did you pick them up? 
 
 Bla&e. 
 Gents, dose chickens come all de way from Carrolton. I'se 
 carried dem over three hundred iniles. Sometimes I let them 
 walk. They follow me like a dog. 
 
 Dooley (to Hans). 
 Bejabers, that's the same nagur we saw a month ago. 
 
 Haus. 
 Yah, dot ish so. He ain't so black like he used to vos. 
 
 Dooley (fco Blake). 
 Did'nt we meet you before. 
 
 Blake. 
 T think I had the honor of knowing you. You gave me the di- 
 rection to find Headquarters. I'se been walking ever since, and 
 de lord only knows when I'll get through. 
 Dooley. 
 We are looking for the captain too. So we'll all travel to- 
 gether. 
 
 Hans. 
 Don't be in a hurry so quick. 
 
 Dooley (looking through left). 
 Bejabers, I see one coming. It's a rebel ! Let's capture him 
 
 and takes his clothes. 
 
 Hans. 
 That's just a good idea. 
 
 Blake. 
 Gents, i'se under the impression I had better travel on* I'se 
 not used to dis business. 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 You will have to stay now and help capture him. I'll com- 
 mand the squad and get behind the tree, and when I give the 
 command, you and Hans will charge on him. Hide yourselves, 
 he's coming ! 
 
 (They liide. — Enter Marktaam slowly, lookiug wotmd.) 
 
— 32 — 
 
 Markham> 
 
 The creek is high. I don't believe I can cross here. I must 
 
 go down lower. 
 
 Dooley (cries). 
 Charge ! 
 
 (No one advances but Hans. Markham is about to draw his pistol, when Hans falls down and 
 rolls into wing. Markham goes to tree and finds Dooley.) 
 
 Markham. 
 
 Come out from behind that tree or I'll blow the top of your 
 liead off! Come here all of you ! 
 
 Dooley. 
 It's a mistake, sir. I told the byes to be aisy. 
 
 MarkhamiL. 
 
 Where do you belong ? 
 
 Dooley. 
 
 Barring the nagur. We belong to camp K. 
 
 Markliaxu. 
 
 What army ? Union or Confederate ? 
 
 Dooley. 
 Yes, sir. 
 
 (Pause.) 
 
 The Union army. We were taken prisoners and escaped. 
 
 Hans fto Markham). 
 I tink I see you one time before in de bears skin. 
 
 Markkam. 
 Hans, is that you ? I'm glad to meet you again. You want to 
 move away from here lively. Have you anything to eat ? 
 Dooley. 
 Divil a bite. 
 
 Markham (gives each some confederate money). 
 
 Now keep well to the left and in the woods. Let Blake go into 
 the town and buy something to eat. Then get on the ridge 
 
 (Points left.) 
 
 and keep north-east, and you will be all safe. 
 Dooley. 
 Many thanks, sir. Come boys, pick up your goose and chick- 
 ens, and we'll get. 
 
 (Exit left.) 
 Markkasn. 
 This was quite a surprise. I did'nt expect to hnd any one 
 here. What's that ? 
 
 (Noiee, as if horses were coming through woods.) 
 
— 33 — 
 They've tracked me and 1 can't get out. I'll make the best of it. 
 
 (Examines his pistols.) 
 
 They are all right. Here is something just suits me. I'll hide 
 these papers first, then I'll hide myself. 
 
 (Hides papers at foot of tree, tlien crawls in hollow tree on right. — Enter Major Ramsay and 
 Lieutenant Brown with 4 rebel soldiers.) 
 
 He can't get away this time. He's around here somewhere. 
 We've got his horse, and we will get him. He might be in this 
 tree. 
 
 (Runs his sabre into it.) 
 
 He is not here, or I would have run this into his yankee carcass. 
 
 (To soldiers.) 
 
 Scour around a little, then report to me here. 
 
 (Exit soldiers.) 
 
 I was sure we had him this time. He's as slippery as an eel, 
 and the best scout the Yankees have got; by the way. Brown, 
 have you kept a good lookout on old Joe Markham ? 
 Brown. 
 We have, but find nothing suspicious. 
 
 Ramsay. 
 We have good information that he is engaged as a spy by the 
 Yankees, and my orders are to arrest him to night, also to take 
 his charming daughter. 
 
 Brown. 
 She is a fine girl. 
 
 Raansay. 
 
 That's true ; but orders are orders. Both are to be taken to 
 Richmond, and the old man will take a dance in the air as did 
 John Haverly the other day. 
 
 Brown. 
 
 He was a brave fellow and died like a man, and I am sorry I 
 had a hand in it. 
 
 But the most singular thing about the aifair was, the next 
 morning I repaired to the spot and his body had disappeared. 
 We left him as dead as a stone. 
 
 Brown. 
 
 That was singular what could have become of him. 
 
 (^Enter squad of soldiers bring Nicodemus Blake. The soldiers have his chickens and bread.) 
 
— u — 
 
 Sergeant, 
 
 This is all we found. He was sneaking about, and we thought 
 we would bring him in. 
 
 Kamsay. 
 
 Uncle, do you live about here ? 
 
 Blake. 
 Golly ! InTo, massa. De Yankees done tuk everything massa 
 had, and I'se drifting around like a lost sheep. 
 
 Did you see anything of a man in this neighborhood this morn- 
 ing, mounted on a black horse ? He was dressed in gray and a 
 
 slouched hat. 
 
 Biske. 
 Smoothe face ? 
 
 Kamsay. 
 That's him to a T. 
 
 Blak©, 
 
 Golly, massa. I seed de very same individual about 2 hours 
 ago on de road ober dar. He axed me some question and then 
 shot ofl^like lightening up de telegraph i-oad. He is a good ways 
 from here by dis time. Judging by de way he started. 
 
 Kaiiisay. 
 
 Sergeant, give the old fellow back his chickens, and report to 
 your company. 
 
 (Exit soldiers.) 
 
 Lieutenant, it is needless to search any longer in this vicinity. 
 He is probably in the mountains by this time. 
 
 (To Blake.) 
 
 Which ways now, uncle ? 
 
 Blake. 
 
 De Lord knows. I'se guine to rest a while, and den dese ole 
 
 legs will be movin. 
 
 Stamsay. 
 
 Lieutenant, you will now report to your company. Meet me 
 
 alone to night at 9 o'clock at Mannings, and we will proceed to 
 
 Markham's, and arrest him and his daughter and send them to 
 
 Richmond, 
 
 (To Blake.) 
 
 And you, uncle, if you see that fellow again, snatch him and 
 we will reward you. 
 
 (Exit Ramsay and Brown.) 
 
-^ 35 — 
 
 Blake. 
 
 Thankee, 7nassa. I'll do my best to catch him. 
 
 (Alone.) 
 
 Golly, I'se got a heup of trouble in dis wah. But de ni^gei- 
 has found his level in society, and is going to keep it. 
 
 (MarJiham comes out of tree, brushes himself off, and walks to Blake.) 
 
 Markham.. 
 
 Nicodemus Blake ! 
 
 (Blake startled, jumps up in air.) 
 
 Blake. 
 
 Lord a massey ! I'se dead shuah ! 
 
 Marl?:Iiaai. 
 
 All right, uncle. Don't get scared. You know rae. 
 
 Slake. 
 
 Sartin, I does. I tole them you was far away by this time. 
 
 Markkam. 
 
 I know you did, and I'll remember you. Where are Dooley 
 
 and Hans. 
 
 Blake. 
 
 De Lord knows. I went to get some bread and de rebels cap- 
 tured me and brought me here. 
 
 Markkam. 
 
 You did well, and I want you to assist me to night in some- 
 thing greater. You heard them talking about old Markham and 
 his daughter. They are going to arrest him. Markham is my 
 uncle and I must save them. You go to the house and tell them 
 to be prepared to leave as soon as I arrive. Will you do it ? 
 
 As shuah as a God in heaven. Show me de way and I'll trabble. 
 
 (Markham takes Blake to left of stage and points the directions.) 
 
 Markkam. 
 
 You see that hill ? Get on it, and from there to the south-west 
 
 you will see a church steeple, painted light brown. Go directly 
 
 for that, and about 600 yards in the rear of the church, you will 
 
 Hnd a stone house, with piazza in front, almost covered with 
 
 vines. Ask for Markham and tell him what I told you. I'll be 
 
 there about 9 o'clock. 
 
 Blake. 
 
 'All right, I'se off. 
 
 (Takes chickens and exit.) 
 
— 36 — 
 
 Markham. 
 
 That was a' close shave foi- me. I almost suffocated in that 
 tree^ and where he shoved his sabre into it, it passed between 
 my feet. But still I was glad to be there. I can now save them. 
 
 (Looks left.) 
 
 I guess I'll mount one of these trees and see if I can't get a 
 glimpse of them. I'm sorry they got my horse, but I'll soon have 
 another. 
 
 (Exit.) 
 
 (Note 1. The tree in tliis scene will represent a hollow one, and bo constructed as to admit 
 
 the body of Tom Markham.) 
 
 SCENE THIRD, ACT FIFTH. 
 
 (Same scene as scene 1st, act 5th. Enter Adele and Joseph Markham.) 
 Adele. 
 Dear Pa, I wish we could leave this place. We have nothing 
 left. Your barns pulled down and fences destroyed, and your 
 field overgrown with weeds. What will we do ? 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 
 Don't get discouraged, Adele. All will be right at last. I've 
 500 Dollars in tinkling gold buried outside, and we will not want. 
 We can't get into our lines just now, and we must wait till Tom 
 comes back ; he will give us some insti-uctions. 
 Adele. 
 
 Dear me, I wish he would come. He j)romised to be here 
 to night. 
 
 *" (Knock at door.) 
 
 Joseph Markham 
 
 Come in ! 
 
 (Enter Blake.) 
 Elake 
 Beggin pardon for intrudin on dis, yer family circle, massa. 
 I'se looking for Mr. Markham, who libs about here. 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 That's my name. 
 
— 37 
 
 Blake. 
 
 De Lord be praised. I'se raighty glad to find yon. T have a 
 message from Massa Markham, the scout. 
 
 Joseph Markham 
 
 What is it ? 
 
 Blake. 
 
 To make it short : The rebels will arrest you to-night and carry 
 you to Richmond, and Massa Markham told me to tell you to be 
 ready to leave here as soon as he arrives. Pack your little trink- 
 ets ; that's all. 
 
 Adele. 
 
 Great heavens ! Papa, what shall we do ? 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 Nothing but obey orders. Tom will be here in good time. On 
 hira we must rely. 
 
 Adele (to Blake). 
 
 Uncle, when will Mr, Markham be here ? 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 Adele, pick up whatever little jewelry you have, and let's be 
 prepared to leave. 
 
 (Exit Adele. — Euter Markham in haste.) 
 
 Dear Tom, at last ! 
 
 Markham. 
 
 ■ Yes, uncle. In a few minutes 2 officers of the rebel army wil 
 
 be here to arrest you and Adele. Have you a cellar under the 
 
 house ? 
 
 Joseph Markham Qjoints to trap door). 
 
 Yes, there is the door. 
 
 Markham. 
 
 Good, we will put them down there, and nail it up until we are 
 out of their reach. 
 
 (Enter Adele, hat and shawl in her hand, which she lays on table. ) 
 
 Adele. 
 Dear Tom, is there any danger ? 
 
 Markham. 
 
 Not much. Only keep your courage up, and all will be right. 
 Don't betray yourselves. Hush ! they are coming. , I'll step into 
 this room till the time for work. Be brave. 
 
 (Markham steps into room. — Enter Major Ramsay and Lieutenant Brown. ) 
 
— 38 — 
 
 Hamsay. 
 Mr. Markhara and daugther, I presume. 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 Yes, Gentlemen. 
 
 Ramsay (to Blake). 
 
 And, uncle, yon here too ? 
 
 Biake. 
 
 Yes, massa. I straggled along here. I going to cook my 
 chickens and have a feast. 
 
 Ramsay. 
 
 That's right, old fellow. Mr. Markham, I have a very painful 
 duty to perfoi-m. I have orders to arrest you and your daughter, 
 and take you to Richmond at once. 
 
 Adele (alarmed). 
 What for, sir, pray? 
 
 Biam.say. 
 
 You are suspected of being in league witli the enemy. 
 
 Joseph Marklia,m. 
 
 I don't think I'll leave this house before day liffht, sir. 
 
 My orders are imperative, and you will make it more pleasant 
 
 for yourselves to quietly go with us. We have horses at the door 
 
 to convey you. 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 
 We won't leave this place imtil day light. 
 
 Kamsay. 
 I do not wish to use force. 
 
 Joseph Markham. 
 Force or no force, we won't go till day light ; then we will go. 
 
 (Steps in front of Adele as if to protect her. Blake goes near door. ) 
 
 Lieutenant, this farce can go on no longer. Handcuff the old 
 man, and I'll take the girl. 
 
 (They move toward Adele and Joseph Markham. — Enter Markham, pistol in each hand, 
 covering Samsay and Brown. They drop their arms, completely surprised.) 
 
 MarkhaHi, 
 Gentlemen, desist, I've got the bead on you. Don't move a 
 muscle, or I'Jl send a ball into you. Blake, lock the door ; take 
 their pistols and swords. 
 
 (Blake does it. — Markham lowers his pistol, puts one away, holds one in his hand.) 
 
— 39 — 
 
 Ramsay (to Blake). 
 You blaok scoundrel, what does this mean ? 
 
 Blake. 
 This means, massa, dat I'se not traveled for nothing. I'se a 
 Union man, if I is black. 
 
 Markham. 
 
 To gain time for us to get away from here, we will be com" 
 pelled to secure you for 48 hours. 
 
 (Lifts cellar door.) 
 
 You will please enter here. 
 
 (Points down.) 
 
 You will find enough to keep you alive till you are released. 
 I'll see that you don't stay there any longer. Please make your 
 exit. Gentlemen, and we will drop the curtain ; time is precious. 
 Ramsay. 
 
 You have us at a disadvantage, but I would like to know who 
 
 you are. 
 
 MarMiam (smiliug). 
 
 I'll satisfy your couriosity, gents. I'm Tom Markham, the 
 Yankee Scout. 
 
 (Tliey decend.) 
 
 Now hammer and nails, and we will secure the rebel rats until 
 you are safe. 
 
 (Nails down door.) 
 
 They have four horses. Just enough. Ten chances to one, the 
 one they took from me this morning, is with them. Get ready novv . 
 
 (Pat on theii- clothes. Adele takes the Union flag from her bosom, and pins it against the wall.) 
 
 Adele. 
 
 We will show them that we did love the flag, and had to leave 
 
 our home for it. We will leave this one here, to remind them 
 
 that it still lives, and that its defenders will carry it until the 
 
 rebel hordes lay down their arms. Tom, I'm ready ! are you. Pa ':' 
 
 Josepli Markliam.. 
 
 Yes, dear. Good bye, old home ! 
 
 (Dries his eyes.) 
 
 Markliam.. 
 
 Then we are off. Blake, you will go with us to the land of the 
 free. You have proved yourself worthy to be one of us. 
 
 (To Joseph Markham.; 
 
— 40 — 
 
 ni take you into our lines, and then you can find your way to 
 t)ld Vermont, Take good care of old uncle Blake. We will all 
 be home again some day. Forward, march ! 
 Adele. 
 God be praised for this escape. Good bye, home of my child- 
 hood. 
 
 Blake. 
 
 I'll take these along as prisoners. 
 
 (Picks up his cMckens. All exit.) 
 
 SCENE FIRST, ACT SIXTH. 
 
 (A lapse of 2 years and 4 mouths. — Scene, room in Avery house in rear of battery No 17, in 
 
 front of Petersburg. — Enter General Grant, Meade, Hancock, and Colonel 
 
 Thomas Maa-]iham, Chief of Scouts, Army Potomac.) 
 
 Grant. 
 
 Well, Colonel, what news? 
 
 Markham. 
 Nothing of importance. Two of my men have just returned 
 from across the James ; they penetrated as far as Charles City 
 cross roads ; found some small bodies of the enemy. 
 Grant. 
 Have you heard from the man you sent to Amelia Court House? 
 
 Markham. 
 He has not yet returned. 
 
 Grrant. 
 
 General Hancock, you prepare your corps to move across the 
 James to-night. Make a feint on Malvern Hill, and if Lee rein- 
 forces your front from here, we will break his lines at Fort Hell. 
 If he sees the feint, you recross the river in 48 hours, and take 
 your old line. 
 
 (Enter Signal OfBcer.) 
 Signal Oficer. 
 General, the enemy is mounting an 8 inch Columbiad, directly 
 to the left of the cotton mill, about 2100 yards from here. 
 
^ 41 — 
 
 Crrant. 
 
 Captain Pratt with his first Rhode Island battery of 30 pound 
 parrots is at battery lY. Tell him to keep them from working 
 during the day. 
 
 (Signal Officer exit. — To Meade.) 
 
 You had better send the 5th corps to the Weldon R. R,, and 
 destroy as much of it as you can in a day. The cavalry can pro- 
 tect your flank. Make a complete job of it. I'll ride over to the 
 Peeble's house now. Have all the corps commanders meet me at 
 my Headquarters at 7 to-night. Come, Hancock. 
 
 (Both exit left. — Enter General Sheridan right.) 
 
 Meade. 
 
 Good morning. General. Is the whole of your command up ? 
 
 Sheridan. 
 The first division is just going into camp. The third is cross- 
 ing at Jones Landing. 
 
 IKEeade. 
 You have had quite a trip this time, I suppose your men are 
 
 exhausted. 
 
 Slieridan. 
 
 We are all tired out. We've been marching and fighting ever 
 since we left Winchester on the 27th of February. We shook them 
 up pretty lively, I tell you. We broke his canals and i-ailroads, 
 burnt his bridges, and scattered his cavalry. I don't see how the 
 devil he can hold out much longer. 
 SSeade. 
 
 Get your men and horses in good shape. In three or four days 
 we will try the final struggle. General Grant has laid out a cam- 
 paign which will finish the rebel army in Virginia, and you are 
 to play an important part on Lee's right. 
 Sheridan. 
 
 My command will be on hand in good time. 
 
 (Enter Lieutenant Dooley and Sergeant Blake, of colored troops. — Bringing in Hawley, 
 the rebel scout.) 
 Dooley (salutes). 
 Gineral Butler told me to bring this man to ye. He was cap- 
 tured by Sergeant Blake here, and had those papers on him. 
 
 I Hands Meade papers, who opens them and finds sketches of union works and lines of troops. J 
 Meade (to Sheridan and Markham). 
 This is a good map, and the position of troops accurate. The 
 estimate of the strength of the dififerent corps good. 
 
 (To Hawley.) 
 
 How lohg have you been in our lines ? 
 
— 42 — 
 
 Kawley. 
 
 3 days, General. 
 
 Meade. 
 
 Which way did you get in ? 
 
 Hawley. 
 Through Dinwiddie Court House and stony creek. 
 
 Meade. 
 
 When did you take these observations ? 
 
 Hawley. 
 Mostly at night. 
 
 Meade. 
 How were you captured ? 
 
 Hawley. 
 
 It was the most singular thing, and even if I were shot this 
 minute, I could'nt help being delighted. I j^assed through your 
 lines, and feeling safe, I sat down and began to sketch the exact 
 position of one of your signal towers, and complete a few details, 
 and the first thing I knew, I was grabbed from behind, and a 
 nozzle of a pistol thrust into my face. I was taken so quick, I 
 did not realize it until I was brought to camp. That old colored 
 sergeant there- did it, and mighty slick too. 
 
 Meade (to Blake). 
 Sergeant, you made a good catch. How long have you been 
 in the service ? 
 
 Blake. 
 
 About one year, General. 
 
 Markliam. 
 General, Sergeant Blake I know well. He rendered his country 
 good service. 2 or 3 years ago he assisted me one night to cap- 
 ture 2 rebel ofllicers, who had come to arrest that union family at 
 Ashby's Gap. 
 
 Blake. 
 Is dis you, Colonel Markham ? 
 
 Markliam. 
 I am Tom Markham, Blake ! 
 
 Dooley. 
 Bejabers, I thought I knew ye. 
 
 (They all shake hands.) 
 Markham. 
 I did'nt think you were in the army, uncle. 
 
— 43 — 
 
 Blske. 
 
 I could'nt rest till I listed, and now I'se satisfied. 
 
 Meade (to Hawley). 
 Your drawings of our situation are good. You are a brave man, 
 but of course you understand the situation you are placed in. 
 Hawley. 
 General, I comprehend the situation fully, and am prepared for 
 
 almost anything. 
 
 Meade. 
 
 We will deal leniently with you. Perhaps you might give us 
 the strength and position of Lee's army. 
 Hawley. 
 That, General, I will not do. I shall divulge nothing con- 
 nected with our cause. I have its confidence, and will not be- 
 tray it. Never ! I would sooner die ! Anything else I'll do ! 
 Meade. 
 Take the prisoner to Gen. Patrick. Have him well guarded, 
 and then return to your commands. 
 
 (Exit Dooley and Hans with prisoner.) 
 
 Sheridu. 
 I don't think I'd hurt the poor fellow. It won't be many days 
 before Lee will surrender, then the war will be over. Keep him 
 till then, and let him go to his home. 
 Markliam. 
 That's a fact. General. He's had a hard time of it. He has 
 been with Lee ever since I can remember. I should feel sorry 
 to have him shot with the war so near over. 
 Meade. 
 That's so. I'll speak to the Lieutenant General about it. 
 
 (Enter Signal Of&cer to Markham.) 
 
 • Signal Officer, 
 Colonel, Gen. Grant wants you to report at his quarters at once. 
 
 Markham. 
 
 All right ! 
 
 (Exit.) 
 
 Meade. 
 I'll ride over to your camp now, if you are ready ? 
 
 Sheridan. 
 I'm ready. 
 
 (Exit all.) 
 
— 44 — 
 
 SCENE SECOHD, ACT SIXTH. 
 
 (Inside of tent. Camp table and camp stools. Grant looking over mai^s ; smoking.) 
 (Enter Markham.) 
 
 I am here according to your order. 
 
 Grant. 
 Be seated. 
 
 (Seated.) 
 
 Have you a man that can get into Richmond to-night. 
 
 Msn.vh'kam. (studying). 
 
 I have not, General. The only man that would be able to get 
 through, has not yet returned from Amelia Court House, and I'm 
 afraid he's lost. He should have been here last night. 
 Grant. 
 
 That's too bad. I must have a man in Richmond to-night. My 
 combinations are such. Certain things must be carried out before 
 I am ready to move. 
 
 Markham. 
 
 I'll go myself. 
 You will, Colonel 
 
 Grant. 
 
 Markham. 
 Yes, General. I'll be in Richmond before 2 o'clock to-morrow 
 morning, or be in the hands of Lee. 
 Grant. 
 
 I don't like to have you go, but as you have no man that it 
 would safe to trust you may undertake it. It is a most dan- 
 gerous mission. 
 
 Markham. 
 
 However dangerous, I'll undertake it.' I've been there before 
 now, and if fate decreed I should be captured and shot, I have 
 but one who will miss me, and that is a bright-eyed child of 8 
 years, whose mother sleeps peacefully in the village churchyard. 
 'Tis for this child, General, that I would do anything to crush 
 out this Rebellion, so that she may grow up under the folds of an 
 undivided flag. 
 
 ©rant. 
 
 Colonel, you are a true soldier. 
 
— 45 — 
 
 Markham. 
 
 I am ready now and will be off, General. I have a favor to 
 
 ask at your hands. The rebel spy Hawley was captured to-day, 
 
 and is at the ProvostMarshalls now. Please spare his life. The 
 
 war is too near ended. He is a noble fellow. Will you do it ? 
 
 Grant. 
 
 I will. Hawley shall not suffer death. Go on your trip, brave 
 Markham. Take this envelope, and when you are outside of my 
 lines, open and find your instructions. 
 
 (Hands Markham envelope.) 
 
 Meet us somewhere near Bark's Station. Sheridan starts out 
 on the 29th with his cavalry and some infantry. We will strike 
 the final blow, and then let us have peace. 
 Markham. 
 
 Farewell, General. I have no time to loose. 
 
 (Salute and exit. — Enter Meade.) 
 Meade. 
 General, we have a rebel spy at Headquarters. What will we 
 do with him? 
 
 Grant. 
 
 Send him to Washington for the present. Orderly, bring my 
 horse. Come, Meade, let's go to the left. 
 
 (Exit both.) 
 
 SCENE THIRD, ACT SIXTH. 
 
 (Woods. The orchestra plays a short solemn piece. Enter Ramsay, Brown, Markham, 
 prisoner, and a squad of 8 rebel soldiers. They enter slowly. Music ceases.) 
 
 Ramsay. 
 
 We've got you this time, and have got," the bead on you." 
 Let us select a good tree to string this infernal Yankee up. 
 Erown. 
 
 All right, Colonel. This one will do first class. Here's the 
 rope, well greased, and it will slip like lightning. 
 
 (Produces it.) 
 
 Ramsay. 
 Throw it over the limb. 
 
 (Brown does it.) 
 
— 46 — 
 
 We hav'nt much time to loose. They are pres sing us. This 
 fellows carcass will make a good sign board for them. Put the 
 noose around his neck and prepare him to join Haverly. 
 
 (Brown ties Markham's hands, and adjusts noose around his neck.) 
 Ramsay. 
 Now, Mr. Yankee, we will elevate you. Have you anything to 
 say before you make your final exit ? 
 
 Markliam (cooley). 
 Not much, Gents. I merely wished to say not to get excited. 
 I wish to commune with myself for a few moments. I have a 
 little one who is watching for my return, and I want to ask my 
 father in heaven to protect her. Take this rope from my neck 
 for a few moments, so that I may kneel down and speak to him. 
 
 (Ramsay unloosens rope. Markham kneels down.) 
 
 Father in heaven, if it is thy wish I should die here for the 
 good of my country, thy Avill be done. I beseech thee, protect 
 that innocent child of mine. Teach her to be good. Learn her 
 that her father died for his country. 
 
 (Eises.) 
 
 I am ready. 
 
 Biamsay. 
 
 Fall in boys. 
 
 (Soldiers fall in.) 
 Markham. 
 
 Major, don't mutilate my body. Bury me as becomes a soldier. 
 
 (Brown about to put cloth over Markham's eyes.) 
 
 Don't bandage my eyes. I am no coward. 
 
 Ramsay. 
 Man the i*ope. 
 
 (The soldiers take hold end of the rope as if to pull Markham up.— Enter in great haste an 
 Orderly wit)i white flag.) 
 
 Orderly. 
 
 Don't hang that man. General Lee has surrendered. 
 
 (Soldiers shout. — Brown unloosens rope and unties Markham's hands.) 
 I{iam.say. 
 One minute and all would have been over. 
 
 Markham. 
 We both did our duty. Give me your hand. Let's be friends. 
 
— 4.1 — 
 
 Ramsay. 
 Man proposes, God disposes. Here are some of your troops 
 coming now. 
 
 (Enter Dooley, Hans, Blake and Sleeper, and more soldiers.) 
 Dooley (pointing to Markham). 
 Bejabers, there he is again. 
 
 Markham. 
 Yes, Dooley. But I had the "bare escape" this time. 
 
 (Enter Grant, Sheridan and Meade.) 
 Grant. 
 Colonel Markham ! you here ? 
 
 Markham. 
 Yes, General. I came near missing you. 
 
 (Points to the rope.) 
 
 They had it around my neck. The surrender of Lee saved me. 
 Grant. 
 
 Never mind, Colonel. You will live to see that little darling 
 of yours yet, and tell her, that Gen. Grant promoted her Papa to 
 Brigadier General at Appomattox. 
 
 (Music Star Spangled Banner. — Exit all.) 
 
 (Note.— The tree in this scene wUl have a limb, over which the reljel officer can throw rope 
 
 to hang Tom Markham.) 
 
 SCENE FOURTH, ACT SIXTH. 
 
 (Well furnished room. Chairs and table. Door back centre. Windows. Motto over door : 
 "God bless our heroes." Flag festoons.— Enter Hannibal Markham, Joseph Mark- 
 ham, Adele Markham, little Addie Markham. They seat themselves. Addie 
 sits on Grandpapa's knee, miniature flag in her hand.) 
 
 Addie. 
 
 Is Papa surely coming to-day ? 
 
 Hannibal Markham. 
 Yes, darling. Your Pa will be here soon, 
 
 Addie. 
 And is the war over and are those nasty rebels whipped. 
 
 Hannibal Markham. 
 Yes, they are whipped. But many families have vacant 
 chairs. We have 2. I sent out 3 boys, but one returns. 'Tis 
 hard, but our flag is safe. That's my recompence. 
 
— 48 — 
 
 Adele. 
 
 What did Tom say about bringing a few friends ? 
 
 Hannibal Marklia,m. 
 I almost forgot. He says in his letter, that besides Uncle 
 Blake and Sleej^er he will bring a couple of friends, who live 
 somewhere in Maine. They will stay a few days. 
 Addie. 
 I hope he will bring me a live rebel. 
 
 (Enter Maria Jane in great haste.) 
 Ma.ria. 
 The train has come in, and everybody is running down. Come 
 all of you. 
 
 HaMMiljal Markham. 
 Keep cool, Maria. They will come in good time. 
 
 Maria . 
 O dear ! O dear ! I can't wait. 
 
 Haimilial Markham. 
 Don't get excited. Van Buren is all safe and will soon be here. 
 
 Adele (to Addie). 
 Come to the window, dear. Thej' must be coming up the street 
 by this time. 
 
 (All go to the window, except Joseph Markham and Hannibal Markham.) 
 Maria. 
 
 dear ! O dear ! Here they come. I see Van. 
 
 Mannilbal Markham. 
 
 1 must call Aunt Sally. 
 
 ( Calls.— Enter Sally.) 
 
 Sally. 
 Yes sah. 
 
 Hanmhal Markham.. 
 
 You can stay here now. The soldiers are all coming home 
 from the war, and Nicodemus is coming too. 
 Sally (dances around). 
 De Lord be praised. War is day ? 
 
 Hannibal Markham. 
 Keep quiet. Here they come. 
 
 (Orchestra, Home, sweet Home.— Enter Tom Markham, Sleeper, Blake, Hans and Dooley.— 
 
 Markham takes his daughter in his arms. Sleeper embraces Maria. 
 
 Dooley attempts to embrace Sally.) 
 
— 49 — 
 Blake (to Dooley). 
 Drop that chicken ! 
 
 Markham (kisses Addie). 
 God bless you, darling. God bless you all, 
 
 (Shake hands all around.) 
 
 Father, and all of you, let me introduce my friends Hans Ku- 
 gelfeuer and Lieutenant Dooley. We all fought together and 
 came home together, and we have had many a "5are" escape 
 They'll remain here a few days. 
 
 Kannibal Markham 
 All your friends are welcome, Tom. 
 
 Maria (taking Sleeper by the hiind). 
 Van, you ai-e i»>y hero. You carried the flag at the stone bridge 
 at Antietam. I'm proud of you, Van. Your yaller rooster is 
 all right, and Seth Jones has married Matilda Higginbottam. 
 
 Sleeper. 
 And I'll marry you. 
 
 Maria. 
 Suit yourself. I'm your prisoner. 
 
 Addle. 
 
 I'm so glad you came back, Papa. And Miss Adele told me 
 such nice stories about you. How you saved them from being 
 captured, and how you put the 2 rebels in the cellar. She has 
 been so kind to me, and as I have no mother now, wont you let 
 her be my mother ? I love her. 
 
 Marklia ir , 
 
 Yes, if she wants to. 
 
 Addie (to Adele). 
 Won't you ? 
 
 Adele (modestly). 
 
 Yes, if your Pa wants me, I will. 
 
 (Joseph Ma -kham lakes the hand of Adele and places it in the hand of Markham.) 
 
 Joseph. Markham. 
 
 I'll take charge of this field now. I'll unite the North and . 
 the South, and may there never be a cause for a separation. 
 
 (Mj iham takes Addie's hand, ;.;ce3 to AudJence.) 
 
 Markham. 
 I accept the trust, and swear lO be as faithful to her as I was 
 to the fl?.g. 
 
 IE INT ID. 
 
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