Four Score and Seven: Time Guards Book Two by Kesterson Dale & Stephens Aubrey

Author:Kesterson, Dale & Stephens, Aubrey
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pro Se Productions
Published: 2021-08-20T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX:

OCTOBER, 1863

Sunday, 4 October

Cathy, chafing under the pressure from Weston to do his courting without the presence of his rival, agreed to let him escort her to the church service. Afterwards, as John had predicted, he wanted to see her back to the cabin.

“James, I am so sorry – we are not going back right away. John and I have been invited to spend the afternoon with the Scotts.” She gave him a hesitant smile. “I would ask you to call this evening, but you told me you are to be on duty beginning at six o’clock.”

“We shall make it another time,” he said as he bowed over her hand, obviously disappointed. “Thank you for attending service with me.”

As she watched him leave, she managed to cue John that they should head for the Scotts. Sunday dinner after church had become a standing invitation any time they wanted to stay in town. She made a note to ask John if she was doing enough to keep Weston occupied for the time John needed to set up the mission.

When they arrived at the Scott home, Mr. John handed John a telegram from Major Eldon. Although Scott was curious about the contents, he kept quiet. John was able, in a private moment, to tell Cathy that the first two of Eldon’s agents were going to visit Gettysburg the following day.

Monday, 5 October

George Baker and James Albright arrived at the Commission at nine in the morning, posing as men interested in seeing how the Commission worked so they might set up a church mission after other battles. John spotted the redhead as the two were brought to his cubbyhole by one of the senior officials, and was told to take them on a tour. After showing them around the Commission, he escorted them outside.

“Gentlemen, I should like to show you the town and the proposed site for the soldiers’ cemetery,” John said, “if you would be interested.”

Both agents regarded the carriage cart and Dizzy with curiosity. The few townspeople around them, who were used to the odd-looking vehicle, smiled knowingly.

“Dizzy is my small, steady horse,” he explained, “and she now regards the carriage cart as hers. I did try to hitch another animal to it once, and she got quite upset.” Chuckling, he looked at his team members and added in a lowered voice, “You really need to relax a bit. Laugh, smile, and give the appearance of enjoyment, or you will draw attention to yourselves.” Raising his voice again, he continued, “Dizzy is now one of the characters of Gettysburg.”

Albright laughed aloud and commented, “Dizzy must have been one of the few horses left in town after the battle.”

“Yes, and I am grateful no soldier on either side decided she was worth more than derision,” John replied.

The three men got into the carriage cart, and John set off. “Much better, Mr. Albright.”

Baker informed him that Major Eldon wanted to give their mission a name, which could be used as an identification code.

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