[Under Wellington’s Command by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link book
Under Wellington’s Command

CHAPTER 9: Rejoining
31/32

As for the heathen language, it is not fit for an honest tongue.

They ought to have sent over a supply of grammars and dictionaries, and taught the whole nation to speak English.
"When did you get back ?" "A week ago; but we have been too busy drilling the regiment to come over, before.
"How are you getting on here, Colonel ?" "We are not getting on at all, O'Connor.

It is worse than stationary we are.

They ought to put on double the number of carts they allow us.

Half the time we are on short rations; except wine which, thank Heaven, the commissariat can buy in the country.


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books