On an expedition a Yankee Chaplain was captured. When he learned he was to be sent to General Forrest's headquarters he was very much distressed as he had heard so much of this fierce fighter. When he entered the headquarters General Forrest asked him to be seated. A little later supper was announced and the Chaplain was asked to share the meal. When all were seated the Chaplain was almost shocked to hear General Forrest reverently say "Parson, will you please ask the blessing." The next morning Forrest gave him an escort through his lines. When he told him good-bye he humorously said: "Parson, I would keep you here to preach for us if you were not needed so much more by the sinners on the other side." ~From -- Life of Nathan Bedford Forrest by John Allen Wyeth