I suppose it was done so that you might fill the place of your cousin ?" "Yes, that was it.

They said that I had a claim; so that, if I chose, I could send money home to his family." "They are good men, the white officers," another said.

"They are like fathers to us, and we will follow them anywhere.

We lately lost one of them, and miss him sorely.

However, they are all good.
"We are all glad to be going on service.