Michel, bring the whip, or he may forget how it tastes.
Sergeant, choose four good men, and dismiss the rest to their quarters.' 'Shall we need the horses ?' the sergeant asked.
'I don't know,' the Captain answered peevishly.

'What does the rogue say ?' The Lieutenant stepped up to him.
'Listen!' he said grimly.

'Nod if you mean yes, and shake your head if you mean no.

And have a care you answer truly.

Is it more than a mile to this place ?' They had loosened the poor wretch's fastenings, and covered his back.
He stood leaning his shoulder against the wall, his mouth still panting, the sweat running down his hollow cheeks.