2/10 Come, come, pluck up courage and bear it like a man." "Bear it indeed! I only wish you had it to bear. I tell you it can't be borne! Water, water, for the love of heaven! carry me to the river and throw me in. My eyes are put out; they burn like balls of fire." "Stop that yelling, will you!" cried a voice from a little distance, "you'll betray us. We're whipped, and there's troops coming up too." "Sure, Smith ?" "Yes, heard their tramp, tramp distinctly ramble of artillery too. Hurry, boys, no time to lose! Who's this groaning at such an awful rate? |