I wonder what the colonel will do." "He'll try to hold it," said Langdon.

"He was sent here for that purpose, and we all know what the colonel is." "He will certainly stay," said Harry.
After a good rest they resumed work with pick, shovel, and bayonet, throwing the earthworks higher and ever higher.

It was clear to the three lads that Colonel Talbot expected a heavy attack.
"Perhaps we have underrated our mill hands and mechanics," said St.Clair, in his precise, dandyish way.

"They may not ride as well or shoot as well as we do, but they seem to be in no hurry about going back to their factories." Harry glanced at him.

St.Clair was always extremely particular about his dress.