Dick, in an instant, recognized Sergeant Whitley.
"We want to get a nearer view of the enemy," said the boy.
"I'll go with you," said the sergeant.

"I'm on what may be called scouting duty.

Besides, I've a couple of friends down there by the river, but on the other side." "Friends on the other side of the Antietam.

What do you mean, sergeant ?" "I was scouting along there and I came across 'em.

Only one in fact is an old acquaintance, an' he's just introduced me to the other." "That's cryptic." "I don't rightly know what 'cryptic' means, but I guess I don't make myself understood well.