You did too much yesterday.
They say you behaved like a hero, on the field." "I tried to do my duty," replied Tom, his pale cheek suffused with a blush.
"Boys like you can't stand much of such work as that.

We must fix you up for the next battle; and you shall go into Richmond with the rest of the boys." "Must I stay in here all the time ?" "No, you may go where you please.

I will give you a certificate which will keep you safe from harm.

You can walk about, and visit your regiment if you wish." "Thank you, doctor." Hapgood had been compelled to leave the hospital before his patient waked, and Tom had not yet learned any thing in regard to the casualties of the battle.

Armed with the surgeon's certificate, he left the hospital, and walked to the place where the steward told him he would find his regiment.
Somewhat to his astonishment he found that he was very weak; and before he had accomplished half the distance to the camp, he came to the conclusion that he was in no condition to carry a knapsack and a musket on a long march.