Directly, however, they were ordered to withdraw from that place.
This astounded the youth.

He forgot his stewing over the advance movement.

"Well, then, what did they march us out here for ?" he demanded of the tall soldier.

The latter with calm faith began a heavy explanation, although he had been compelled to leave a little protection of stones and dirt to which he had devoted much care and skill.
When the regiment was aligned in another position each man's regard for his safety caused another line of small intrenchments.

They ate their noon meal behind a third one.