We had not been in the warehouse very long until we concluded that the straw with which the horses were bedded would be better used in making couches for ourselves, and this suggestion was instantly acted upon, and so thoroughly that there was not a straw left between the animals and the bare boards.

Presently the owner of the horses came in, and he was greatly incensed at what had been done.

He relieved his mind of a few sulphurous oaths, and going out, came back soon with a man with more straw, and a colored soldier whom he stationed by the horses, saying: "Now, look here.

You musn't let anybody take anything sway from these stalls; d'you understand me ?--not a thing." He then went out.

Andrews and I had just finished cooking dinner, and were sitting down to eat it.