Until then you must depend upon my assurance." Mr.Morton ran his eye along the line, and observed that most of the boys were troubled about their arms.

Some allowed them to hang in stiff rigidity by their sides.

One, even, had his clasped behind his back.
Others let theirs dangle loosely, swinging now hither, now thither.
He commented upon these errors, and added, "Let your arms hang naturally, with the elbows near the body, the palm of the hand a little turned to the front, the little finger behind the seam of the pantaloons.

This you will find important when you come to drill with muskets.

You will find that it will economize space by preventing your occupying more room than is necessary.