plotting the topographical notes and making his map thereby, and me with no special duty at the time.

Every man who wants to be efficient in the field must learn to cook.

This was my opportunity as Andy was absent and the others had their special work on hand, so I turned my attention to the culinary realm.

A few directions and an example from Cap.

who was a veteran gave me the method and I succeeded as my first offering, in placing before my comrades some biscuits hot from the Dutch oven, which compared favourably with those of Andy himself.