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The Life of Francis Marion

CHAPTER 5
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Without the presence of an actual enemy, he addressed himself to the task of preparing his men for the encounter with them.

He was constantly on parade, at the drill, closely engaged in the work of training, in which business, while very gentle, he was very exact; and, in such a degree had he improved the officers and men immediately under his charge, that they were very soon regarded as a model for all the rest.

He was called the "architect of the Second Regiment".

Weems, speaking for Col.

Horry, says, "Indeed, I am not afraid to say that Marion was the ARCHITECT of the Second Regiment, and laid the foundation of that excellent discipline and confidence in themselves, which gained them such reputation whenever they were brought to face their enemies." The value of this training was very soon to be subjected to the most thorough of all possible tests.


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