I could not think what had become of you; but when the men came pouring down again without their arms, and I heard them cursing and swearing because the sailors and the officers and all was found in readiness to receive them, it somehow came to my mind as that you was at the bottom of it--though how, I could not for the life of me make out, for I knew you had gone below when I did." "I wish, sergeant, that when you are examined, as you will be about this affair, you will ask Captain Curtis to ask the colonel not to let it be known publicly that it was I who warned him, for my life would be unbearable among the men if they knew it.

And if it didn't happen before, it would be certain that the first time we went into action I should get a bullet in my back." "You are right there, my lad.

I will tell the captain.

You may be sure your conduct won't be overlooked; but at present, as you say, the less said about it the better." An hour after Colonel Clifford had gone on board the flagship the boat returned with orders that Private Stilwell, of D Company, was to go back with them.

The order was given to Captain Curtis, who sent first for Sergeant Edwards.
"Go forward, sergeant, and tell Stilwell that he is to go on board the flagship.