The vast majority of them had been volunteers in the beginning and perhaps this feeling of comradeship made them fight all the better.

North and South were alike in it.
"Which way, sonny ?" called a voice from a group.

"You don't find the fighting down there.

It's back toward Vicksburg." Dick nodded and smiled.
"Maybe he's out walking for exercise.

These officers ride too much." Dick walked on with a steady swinging step.