Beadle's Dime Novels No. 298: The Hussar Captain — page 37: what you’re looking at

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A DOUBLE NAME. 41 - - Yes, massa, I’se his confimidenshall friend and servant,” answered Rebel. “A noble specimen of the African, my lord,” said General Howe to Lord Lionel, in a low tone, and again turning to the negro, he continued : “The Hermit says you are as brave as a lion, and can be trusted.” “Yes, massa, tankee,” “What is your name, my man ?” Royal, sar.” ‘Royal is a loyal name ; but I suppose you answer to the cognomen of—” “ De what, massa?” * “The cognomen, that is the name of Rebel when you are spying in the rebel lines ?” | “Yes, massa, I have two names, to suit de ’casion.” “So I thought. Well, I wish to see your master, the Her- mit, and I order you to at once seek bim, and say Lord Howe desires to have him come to his head-quarters.” “ Yes, massa,” “Now be off, my man, and here is a keepsake for you ;” and the English General placed in the brawny band of the negro a gold-piece, and again bowing his thanks, Rebel de- parted on his errand, and at the same time Lord Lionel arose to take his leave. “What, so soon, my young friend ?” “Yes, my Jord; I must make a call this morning.” “ Upon that rebel beauty, Miss Tarleton, eh ?” “Yes, I shall drop in during the day.” “Well, do me a favor, Find out, if you can, for woman’s wit is sharp, if she knew aught of her brother’s being in the city.” ; “She would hardly make me her confidant, General, know- ing my intimacy with you.” “True; but do your best, for though I have detectives Watching tbe house, I do not expect in that way to discover any thing.” “JT will do all I can, my lord—good-mornifig ;’ and Lionel Livingstone left the mansion and walked leisurely along Broad- Way, bowing here and there to an acquaintance, until he came . connicloooks. com s