Chapter 8: April 1, 1862 Summary and Analysis

Emma walked toward the sentry in the morning, waving her red bandanna at the confused looking sentry. She told him that she had urgent business with the lieutenant. A short while later, she was once again Franklin Thompson and was sitting across the desk from Colonel Shrub, the adjutant. Franklin took out her notes and briefed the Colonel on all his observations—the size of the encampment, the artillery and the layout. Franklin also told the Colonel about the fake cannons and the peddler who was a Rebel spy. The adjutant left the office to advise General McClellan of the intelligence that Franklin had gathered. McClellan returned to the adjutant's office to shake his hand and personally thank him. Emma, as Franklin, was allowed to keep the new Enfield Carbine as a reward for her work.

After washing...