However, I think that we shall only occasionally want bread; for I shall be sending messengers, every day, to Monsieur Cathelineau, and these can always bring bread back with them." The old man led them to a building which had served as a stable, but which was then untenanted.
"I will get some straw taken in presently, lads.
"As for you, sir, I shall be glad if you will be my guest." "I thank you," Leigh said, "but I prefer to be with my followers.
They come by my persuasion, and I wish to share their lot, in all things; besides, my being with them will keep up their spirits." There was half an hour's drill, and then Leigh led the party to the shed, to which four or five bundles of straw had, by this time, been brought.
"Now," he said, "before we do anything else, we must choose two sub-officers.

At times we may divide into two parties, and therefore it is necessary that one should be responsible, to me, for what is done in my absence.
"I will leave it to you to choose them.

Remember it is not size and strength that are of most importance, it is quickness and intelligence.

You know your comrades better than I do, and I shall be quite content to abide by your choice.

I will go outside for a quarter of an hour, while you talk it over.