29/54 And if they did fight, I'd hate to see the survivor standing up before one of Old Jack's firing squads and then falling before it. You go to General Jackson, Harry, and I'll go along with you, seconding every word you say. Shut up, Arthur; if you open your mouth again I'll roll you and your new uniform in the mud down there. You know I can do it." "But such conduct would be unparalleled," said Bertrand. "General Jackson wouldn't tolerate such a thing, and in his command what he says is the Ten Commandments. |