The night could scarcely be called a comfortable one, even with these aids; but it was luxurious, indeed, in comparison with that passed by those exposed to the full force of the wind.
The next morning Jack said good-bye to his brother and the officers of the regiment, to whom he presented the tarpaulin for future use, and this was folded up and smuggled into an ammunition cart.

It was not, of course, Jack's to give, being government property, but he would be able to pay the regulation price for it on his return.

Half an hour later, Jack was on the beach, where a high surf was beating.

All day the work of landing cavalry and artillery went on under the greatest difficulties.

Many of the boats were staved and rendered useless, and several chargers drowned.