But he looked straight into the eyes of each in turn.

His smile was steady, clear and full of courage.

His look carried in it his appreciation of their loyal friendship.
Among the visitors there were also the wives of a few Army officers stationed on the post.

Nearly all of these knew Prescott, and were interested in his fate.
Among the spectators up there was one heavily veiled woman whom Dick could not see from the floor as he entered the room.

Nor did that woman, who had drawn back, intend that he should see her.
The president of this court-martial called it promptly to order.
The members of the court were sworn, then the judge-advocate took his military oath.