There, I must be off, sir.

I've got to see to our poor fellows who are to go off in a wagon back to the town." "How many were hurt ?" said Denham eagerly.
"Five; and pretty badly, too." "Any one--" Then Denham stopped short.
"No, sir, not one, thank goodness; but those lads won't be on horseback again these two months to come.

Doctor wanted me to go with the wagon, but I soon let him know that wouldn't do." "Poor fellows!" said Denham as soon as the Sergeant had gone.

"That's the horrible part of it, getting wounded and being sent back to hospital.

It's what I dread." "You won't attempt to mount to-day ?" I said.