It is those who have seen war who know it best." "Surely! Yet one hears enough to know how terrible it is.

You have seen service then ?" "In the West Indies, both battle and shipwreck," I said, having no wish to come nearer home.
"A wonderful land, I'm told, and very different from this country." "Very different." "Where do you rest to-night ?" he asked, in the kindest way possible.
"We are pushing on to lose no time.

The fleet wants men." "Brave men are always wanted, and should be well treated.

A few hours will not hurt the fleet.

You shall sup and sleep with me, and to-morrow I will put you on your way in my gig.