I give you each a shilling and attest you, that is to say, swear you in to serve the king, and, in your case, give you a paper saying that you are authorized to take your discharge, whensoever it pleases you." "Very well, captain.

Then on those terms we join, always understood as we don't have to put on red coats." The two men were sworn in, and then Nat, standing up, said: "And now, captain, discipline is discipline.

What's your orders ?" James went to the door of the tent, and called the sergeant.
"Sergeant, these two men are enlisted as scouts in the corps.

They will draw rations, and be a regular part of the company like the rest, but they will not wear uniform, acting only as scouts.

They will have the rank and position of corporals, and will specially instruct the men in woodcraft, and in the ways of the Indians.