"My poor beast is very tired, and he is carrying an extra burden.

He has had more work to do to-day than any of the others.

If you would permit me to drop behind and come in alone--it is not so far now ?" "Very well," said the lieutenant.

"We'll never get there if we hang back waiting for you." And he gave the word to ride on.
Schmidt at once began to take things more easily.

Fred heard him grunting to himself.
"Those verdamter young officers!" he grumbled.