The three were supremely happy and longed for more enemies to conquer, but a long period of comparative idleness ensued.

The winter continued of unexampled severity, and they spent most of the time in camp, although they did not waste it.

Several books of mathematics came from the North to Warner and he spent many happy evenings in their study.

Dick got hold of a German grammar and exercise book, and, several others joining him, they made a little class, which though it met irregularly, learned much.

Pennington was a wonder among the horses.