"But that is taking the patriotic rather than the humane view of his case." "It would have been better for us, and especially for me, if he had been killed; but I am sincerely glad that he was not," added the commander.
"Thank you, Captain Rombold," said Christy.

"You are the most magnanimous of enemies, and it is a pleasure to fight such men as you are." "Good-morning, Mr.Passford," continued Dr.Davidson, as he took the right hand of the patient.

"I like to serve a brave man, on whichever side he fights, when the action is finished." "You are very kind, doctor," added Christy faintly.
With the assistance of Gill, the surgeon removed the coat of the lieutenant, and tore off the shirt from the wounded arm.
"Not a bad wound at all, Mr.Passford," said Dr.Davidson, after he had examined it.

"But it has been too long neglected, and it would not have given you half the trouble if you had taken it to your surgeon as soon as the action was decided.

You have lost some blood, and that makes you faint.