I will place one of my corporals in charge of your things.
It would be as well to get them ashore at once, as we shall want the decks clear, in order that the men may work freely in getting the stores up from below.

The corporal will see that your baggage is carried to the bank, to a spot where it will be out of the way, and will remain with it until you know where it is to be taken." Thanking him for his civility, Gregory went on shore.

The officer who had told him the story of the campaign was still talking, to the Major who had come down with the blacks.

As Gregory came up, he said: "I wondered what had become of you, Hilliard.

I have been telling Major Sidney that a young lieutenant had come up, to report himself to the General for service." "I am glad to see you, sir," the Major said, holding out his hand.
"Every additional white officer is a material gain, and I have no doubt that General Hunter will find plenty for you to do.