If the Yankees don't hurry up and charge, they'll find me dead, killed by the collapse of worn-out nerves." "I intend to be ready when they come," said St.Clair.

"I've made every preparation that I can call to mind." "Which means that your coat must be setting just right and that your collar isn't ruffled," rejoined Langdon.

"Yes, Arthur, you are ready now.

You are certainly the neatest and best dressed man in the regiment.

If the Yankees take us they can't say that they captured a slovenly prisoner." "Then," said St.Clair, smiling, "let them come on." "Their cannon fire is sinking!" exclaimed Colonel Talbot.