The object of the rope is, that if you capture any one on your way to the village you had better handcuff him, gag him, and tie him up securely to a tree or some other object at a distance from the road, and pick him up as you come back.

I need hardly say that you are not to go into any house in the village, not to speak to any one beyond what is absolutely necessary." "I understand, sir, and you can rely upon me to carry out your orders." "You had better fetch Hogan in here, sergeant.

Tell him what he has to do before you bring him in, then we can see the disguises on you both; and it's better for you to start from an inn, where people are going in and out, than from one of the houses where you are quartered." The landlord returned with the disguises almost immediately after the sergeant had gone out, and in a few minutes the latter came in with Hogan.

The greatcoats were put on, the hats substituted for military caps, and with the collars of the coats turned up and the addition of two heavy sticks, the disguise was complete, and the two smart soldiers would pass anywhere as peasants.
"You had better take your gaiters off, sergeant.

You look too neat about the feet; although that would not be noticed unless you went into the light.