My arithmetic tells me that it is often fifty per cent of marching and fighting." "I think you are right," said Dick.
A little later he was sound asleep in his seat, and at the command of Colonel Newcomb he was not disturbed.

His had been a task, taxing to the utmost both body and mind, and, despite his youth and strength, it would take nature some time to replace what had been worn away.
He slept on while the boys in the train talked and laughed.

Stern discipline was not yet enforced in either army, nor did Colonel Newcomb consider it necessary here.

These lads, so lately from the schools and farms, had won a victory and they had received the thanks of the President.

They had a right to talk about it among themselves and a little vocal enthusiasm now might build up courage and spirit for a greater crisis later.
The colonel, moreover, gave glances of approval and sympathy to his gallant young aide, who in the seat next to the window with his head against the wall slept so soundly.