Rescue mission under fire at guarded house
A Confederate narrator persuades seven Federal soldiers, four women, and volunteers to ride through night to a besieged house near McMillan. Glen carries messages to the nearest post, aiming to unite both armies against common rebels, while personal loyalties intertwine with duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Wayne
Brennan
Cella Minor
Ebers
Glen
Federal Army
Hell
Mariar
Mission to save the hall from Red Lowrie’s gang
Captain Wayne leads a mixed force to breach a besieged mansion. Disguised as deserters, they trap Red Lowrie, rescue Brennan and his defenders, and shield Mrs Brennan Celia Minor and a group of women inside as gunfire rages outside. Wayne’s men secure positions while civilians are shielded inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beelzebub
Caton
Wayne
Lory
Laurie
Lee
Red Lowrie
Hill
Bungay
Charlotte
Wal
Lowrie
Red
White House
Craig
Captain Wayne
Brennan
Sands
Major Brennan
Nelson Vos
der Kid
Sands Vos
Mysel’f
Ebers
Elliott
Jed
Bradley
Two Messages to the Blue and Gray Night Ride
A fragment recalls two messages to the Blue and Gray as a squad speeds north through the dark while others move cautiously back along the recently traversed road.
Conversation In the Dark Ends in Mutual Forgiveness
Captain Wayne is warmly greeted by Miss Minor as danger recedes. She explains a misread trust, exonerates him, and the couple discuss the recent peril and his unseen aid, highlighting sudden relief and renewed hope in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Brennen
Caton
Wayne
Sanda
Miss Minor
Maria
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My Lady of the North
Randall Parrish
Arthur B. Williamson
A.C McClurg & Co
London
Dark Circle
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