I was also a colonel, and when our ranks became depleted the two regiments were thrown into one.

Though he was the ranking officer, our commander, as gallant and intrepid an officer as ever trod a battle field, was put in command.

This deeply humilitated Leonard and he swore to be avenged.
"One evening, when night had just lowered her black wings over the earth, we were engaging the enemy.

Our commander was in advance of his men.

Suddenly the commander fell, wounded.