The soldier visits the Farquhar home to deliver a message and to gather intelligence about the family's loyalty during the Civil War. He poses as a Confederate soldier, seeking assistance from Mrs. Farquhar while subtly probing her husband's political beliefs. This encounter ultimately leads to a critical turning point in the story, as it sets the stage for the events that follow in Ambrose Bierce's "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."
The gray-clad soldier visits the Farquhar home to seek assistance and information during the Civil War. He poses as a Confederate soldier in need of help, hoping to gather support for the Southern cause. His true intention is to gather intelligence about the Union forces and the activities of the Farquhar family, as they are sympathetic to the Confederacy. This encounter ultimately leads to a critical turning point in the story's narrative.
-Peyton Farquhar (main character) -Farquhar's wife -gray-clad soldier (federal spy disguised as a confederate soldier) -company of soldiers
The soldier who gave him the details was a Union scout undercover as a Confederate soldier. basically answers a lot of questions there for ya...
A Federal scout disguised as a Confederate soldier.
A soldier dressed in dark gray uniform came asking for water
Simon Farquhar's birth name is Simon Alexander Farquhar.
Chris Farquhar's birth name is Christopher Stephen John Farquhar.
What does Peyton Farquhar volunteer to do?
Thomas Farquhar died in 1962.
Thomas Farquhar was born in 1875.
Walter Farquhar died in 1819.
Walter Farquhar was born in 1738.