All they want is drill and discipline to make them the best soldiers in the world, and they're coming into it finely." "Well, you were a soldier yourself long enough to know all that should be done." "A soldier too long, girl--too long a slave to men who held authority only to abuse it," said Bill, in a bitter tone.

"The cruelty exercised on me then turned my best blood to gall, and made me what I am.

I hate the name, and my blood boils beyond all restraint when my eye falls upon a uniform.

Rightly have the Sioux called me the "Soldier Killer," for never do I let one who wears the button escape if he comes within my reach.

But you must not stay too long.