I shall send Captain Sherburne and his troop to find out where and when, and you are to go with him as my aide and personal representative." "Thanks, sir," said Harry.
"When can you start ?" "Within five minutes." "Good.

I was going to allow you ten, but it's better to take only five.
Captain Sherburne, you have your instructions already.

Now go, and bear in mind, both of you, that you are to bring back what you are sent to get, no matter what the cost.

Prepare no excuses." There was a stern and ominous ring in his last words, and Harry and Sherburne, saluting, retired with all speed.

Harry ran to his own tent, snatched up his arms and blanket-roll, saddled and bridled his horse, and well within five minutes was riding by the side of Captain Sherburne.