Open the door!" ordered the M.O.

peremptorily.
The corporal, with great reluctance, unlocked the padlock, shot back the bolt, and then stood away from the door.
"It is the medical officer, McCuaig," said the doctor, opening the door slightly.
Bang! Crash! came the scantling upon the door jamb, shattering it to pieces.

The whole guard flung themselves against the door, shoved it shut, and shot the bolt.
"I warned you, sir," said the panting corporal.

"Better leave him until morning.

He's a regular devil!" "He is no more a devil than you are, corporal," said Barry, in a loud, clear voice.