22/29 See how the troopers fasten theirs, and do yours the same. As for food, we have brought enough with us for tonight. Tomorrow, I suppose, we shall get rations." Captain Davenant now posted a certain number of men to look after the horses, and the rest set off to cut firewood; and, in an hour, four or five great fires were blazing. Forage was served out for the horses, from the stores which had been collected, and also a truss of straw to every three soldiers, as bedding. |