Your loss was not heavy, I hope ?" "We had fifty-three killed, and a hundred more or less seriously wounded.

More than half of them have rejoined.

The vacancies have been filled up, and the two battalions are both at their full strength.
"Two of the captains, Fernandez and Panza, were killed.

I have appointed two of the sergeants temporarily, pending your confirmation, on your return." "It is well that it is no worse.

They were both good men, and will be a loss to us.