He hailed the lad pleasantly.
"Into the forest again, Dick," he said.
"Not this time, sir," Dick replied.

"It's just a little trip, down the river." "Success to the trip and a speedy return." Dick nodded and walked on.

He was quite sure that his dispatch was an order from Grant for Porter to come up the stream and join in a general attack which everybody felt sure was planned for an early date.
As he passed through the regiments and brigades he received much good-humored chaff.

The great war of America differed widely from the great wars of Europe.

The officers and men were more nearly on a plane of equality.