Squire Haynes thought that the request would be granted.
"What are we going to do this afternoon ?" asked Robert Ingalls.
"I can answer that question, Mr.Chairman," said Henry Morton.

"We are not yet ready for muskets.

I shall have to drill you first in the proper position of a soldier, and the military step.

Probably it will be a week before I shall wish to place muskets into your hands.

May I inquire how soon there will be a meeting of the Selectmen ?" John Haynes announced that the next meeting would be held in less than a week.
"Then there will be no difficulty as to the muskets," said Mr.Morton.
Wilbur Summerfield reported that he had extended an invitation to boys not connected with the academy to join the company.