Of course they ain't never been under fire yet, and it ain't likely they'll lick the hull rebel army all-to-oncet the first time; but I think they'll fight better than some, if worse than others.

That's the way I figger.

They call the reg'ment 'Fresh fish' and everything; but the boys come of good stock, and most of 'em 'll fight like sin after they oncet git shootin'," he added, with a mighty emphasis on the last four words.
"Oh, you think you know--" began the loud soldier with scorn.
The other turned savagely upon him.

They had a rapid altercation, in which they fastened upon each other various strange epithets.
The youth at last interrupted them.

"Did you ever think you might run yourself, Jim ?" he asked.