Chapter III: CHARLESTON, S. C., March 26, 1861-April 15, 1861

A soft-hearted slave-owner—Social gaiety in the midst of war
talk—Beauregard a hero and a demigod—The first shot of the
war—Anderson refuses to capitulate—The bombardment of Fort
Sumter as seen from the house-tops—War steamers arrive in
Charleston harbor—“Bull Run” Russell—Demeanor of the negroes 21