"The cavalry started this morning," he continued.

"They say there ain't hardly any cavalry left in camp.
They're going to Richmond, or some place, while we fight all the Johnnies.

It's some dodge like that.

The regiment's got orders, too.
A feller what seen 'em go to headquarters told me a little while ago.
And they're raising blazes all over camp--anybody can see that." "Shucks!" said the loud one.
The youth remained silent for a time.

At last he spoke to the tall soldier.