Then, when he believed he had a sufficient acquaintance with the place, he divided his company into three bodies, which were to enter successively, keeping up a sustained fire in all directions.

No doubt, in this attack they would lose five more, perhaps ten; but, certainly, they must end by taking the rebels, since there was no issue; and, at any rate, two men could not kill eighty.
"Captain," said Biscarrat, "I beg to be allowed to march at the head of the first platoon." "So be it," replied the captain; "you have all the honor.

I make you a present of it." "Thanks!" replied the young man, with all the firmness of his race.
"Take your sword, then." "I shall go as I am, captain," said Biscarrat, "for I do not go to kill, I go to be killed." And placing himself at the head of the first platoon, with head uncovered and arms crossed,--"March, gentlemen," said he..