We ran into a force of cavalry about four hundred strong." "And then ?" "We had a smart little skirmish with them, sir, and then both sides withdrew." "Undoubtedly they went to report to their people, as you have come to report to yours.

It looks as if our attempt to surprise Bath might fail, but we'll try to reach it to-night.

Lieutenant Kenton, ride back and give the brigade commanders orders to hasten their march." He detached several others of his staff for the same duty, and in most cases wrote brief notes for them.

Harry noticed how he took it for granted that one was always willing to do work, and yet more work.
He himself had just ridden back from battle, and yet he was sent immediately on another errand.

He noticed, too, how it set a new standard for everybody.