Dick, as he looked at the eight hundred men, tanned, experienced and thoroughly armed, under capable leaders, felt that they were a match for any roving Southern force.
"Just let Forrest come on," he said.

"I know that the Colonel is aching to get back at him for that surprise in Tennessee, and I believe we could whip him." "You're showing great spirit for a man who was beaten up in the prize ring as you were last night.

I thought you'd want to rest for a few days." "Drop it, George.

I did get some pretty severe cuts and bruises, but I was lucky enough to have the services of two very skillful and devoted young physicians.

Their treatment was so fine that I'm all right to-day." "Unless I miss my guess, we'll need the services of doctors again before night comes.