Spring Will Come by Ginny Dye

Author:Ginny Dye [Dye, Ginny]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: A Voice In The World Publishing
Published: 2015-08-19T16:00:00+00:00

“Reporting for duty, Captain!”

Captain Jones glanced up from what he was reading then put it down, his face splitting in a wide smile. “Moses! It’s good to see you again.”

“It’s good to see you, sir.”

“I trust your mission went well.”

“Yes, sir. My sister is at the contraband camp at Fort Monroe. Thank you.”

“Excellent!” Captain Jones paused. “The score is a little more even.”

“The score never needed evening,” Moses protested. “I’m just glad my sister is free.”

Captain Jones nodded then turned back to what he was reading. “I’ve just been informed of something very interesting.”

Moses had never seen his captain’s eyes sparkle with such excitement. He stood quietly, knowing it was not his place to question. Captain Jones was obviously absorbed in what he was reading. He turned to leave. He would receive orders when the captain had time.

“Lee hasn’t got a chance!” Captain Jones chuckled. “You’re a spy, Moses. You should appreciate this.” He stared again at the note in his hand. “Seems Lee lost something rather valuable. His army was in Frederick just this morning. One of our soldiers was inspecting the area his men had been when he spotted a cigar. Of course, he picked it up then noticed something wrapped around it.” He grinned. “Guess what it was.”

Moses entered into the game. “A love letter to his wife?” he asked, knowing he was wrong.

Captain Jones doubled over in laughter. “That would be highly entertaining, but hardly the reason for his destruction.” He sobered. “No, it seems the general, or most likely one of his officers, left behind a copy of the orders concerning his battle plan.”

Moses sucked his breath in sharply, taken by surprise.

Captain Jones slapped his leg in delight. “Our men took it straight to McClellan. One of his aides was able to identify the writing as belonging to Lee.” He stood up and began to pace around the tent. “Do you know what this means, Moses? McClellan knows every move Lee is going to make. That should make even him move forward with confidence. I predict Lee will be smashed soon. He will be lucky if he even has an army to take out of Maryland.”

Moses heart pounded with excitement. How he wished he could be in the swarm of soldiers who would destroy Lee. He was grateful for any part in the army, but his desire to be on the frontlines was growing.

Captain Jones stopped his pacing. “Join our unit, Moses. We leave tomorrow to attack one of the passes through South Mountain. We are going to catch Lee in his game!” He paused. “You won’t be in the battle, but you’ll be in the group of scouts who will determine their defense.” He paused again then walked over and placed his hand on Moses’ shoulder. “I believe someday soon there will be black soldiers in our army. It’s men like you who are going to make it happen.”

“Thank you, sir.” Moses turned and left the tent, his head high.

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