_ TO GEORGE F. D. TRASK
IN MEMORY OF OUR FIRST MARTIAL EXPLOITS IN THE NURSERY
Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.--PSALM lx, 4.
PREFACE
In the personality and exploits of the "Special Messenger," the author has been assured that a celebrated historical character is recognizable--Miss Boyd, the famous Confederate scout and spy.
It is not uncommon that the readers of a book know more about that book than the author.
R. W. C. _