"The arrow-head badge with the lettered scroll, I mean." "I earned it," replied Fremont, covering the scroll with one hand.

"Can you tell me," he continued, "what the letters on the scroll say ?" "Be prepared," was the reply.
"Be prepared for what ?" "To do your duty, and to face danger in order to help others." "What is the name of your patrol ?" "The Wolf.

And your's is the Black Bear.

I've heard a lot about the boys of that patrol, a lot that was good." "And never anything that was bad ?" "Not a thing." "Well then," said Fremont, extending his hand, which the other hastened to take, "you've got to help me now.

You've got to stand by me.