There are no recruits to be had in this vicinity for Colonel Morgan's Rifles.

Riflemen are of the elite; and our best characters and best shots are all enlisted--or dead or in prison----" He made a significant gesture toward the south.

And we thought of the Prison Ships and the Provost, and sat silent.
"There is," he added, "but one way, and that is to pick riflemen from our regiments here; and I am not sure that the law permits it in the infantry.

It would be our loss, if we lose our best shots to your distinguished corps; but of course that is not to be considered if the interests of the land demand it.

However, if I am not mistaken, a recruiting party is to follow you." "Yes, Major." "Then, sir, you may report accordingly.