I have recommended you for a cross; you're too young to be made a sergeant.

Can you read ?' 'I can't.' 'But what a fine fellow to look at!' said the captain, again playing the commander.

'Put on your cap.

Which of the Gavrilovs does he come of?
...

the Broad, eh ?' 'His nephew,' replied the corporal.
'I know, I know.