The men who were watching to see me give up grew more and more interested as the miles rolled out and the First Sergeant was very fearful for his record for which he has been recommended for the certificate of merit.

The Captain was very much pleased and all the men came and spoke to me.

It must have been a good ride for Tyler who is a fifth year man was so tired that he paid a man to do his sentry duty.

We slept at Captain Hunter's camp that last night and we both came on this morning, riding thirty miles up to two o'clock to-day.

From here we go on into the brush again.