One outlined in a peculiarly lucid manner all the plans of the commanding general.

He was opposed by men who advocated that there were other plans of campaign.

They clamored at each other, numbers making futile bids for the popular attention.

Meanwhile, the soldier who had fetched the rumor bustled about with much importance.

He was continually assailed by questions.
"What's up, Jim ?" "Th' army's goin' t' move." "Ah, what yeh talkin' about?
How yeh know it is ?" "Well, yeh kin b'lieve me er not, jest as yeh like.