We am all on guard.

De captain say put two on guard at de shed and let de oders relieb dem ebery hour.
So dey shall; but dose off duty must watch just de same.

When it gets dark we get close up, so as to be ready to jump in directly we hear a stir.

Dis fellow no fool us." "Dat's the way Sergeant Newson, dat am de way.

Neber close your eye, but keep a sharp look on dem.