Excerpt from The Spy; A Tale of the Neutral Ground; Referring to Some Particular Occurrences During the American War, Vol. 2 of 3: Also Pourtraying American Scenery and Manners
This fairy form contains a soul as mighty
As that which lives within a giant"s frame;
These slender limbs, that tremble like the aspen
At summer evening"s sigh, uphold a spirit,
Which, rous"d, can tower to the height of heaven,
And light those shining windows of the face
With much of heaven"s own radiance.
Duo
The number and character of Miss Jeannette Peyton"s guests had greatly added to her cares. The morning had found them all restored, in some measure, to their former ease of body, with the exception of the youthful captain of dragoons, who had been so deeply regretted by Dun-woodie. The wound of this officer was severe, though the surgeon persevered in saying that it was without danger.
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