"My name is Richard Mason, and I'm an aide on the staff of Colonel Arthur Winchester, who commands a Kentucky regiment in General Grant's army." "I've heard of Colonel Winchester.

The same that got a part of his regiment cut up so bad by Forrest." "Yes, we did get cut up.

I was there," confessed Dick a little reluctantly.
"Don't feel bad about it.

It's likely to happen to any of you when Forrest is around.

Now, since you've introduced yourself so nice I'll introduce myself.