Hezekiah. I bin wantin’ to light on that old critter’s kerrin for over a month. If I get a bead on him, Old Secesh is goin’ ter have a fewneral.
Hood. I am very anxious, sir, and no time to lose.
Hezekiah. I bin whoopin’ on that line since daylight. I’m hungrier than a Floridy allagater.
Hood. (Turning to leave.) I must be moving. Good day, sir.
Hezekiah. Say! Ye hain’t got nothin’ in yer pocket ter scald a feller’s in’ards, have ye?
Hood. I regret, sir, that I cannot accommodate you. Good day, sir. (Attempts to leave R.)
Hezekiah. If ye stick to me, I’ll get ye there when the relief comes. When the old general sees you with me, he’ll do the square thing by ye. I know old Tecump just as well as I do you. He and I have spilt some fluid since we come down on this racket. He’s five trumps and four aces in a lone hand every time you hit him.
Hood. You observe I am in the disguise of a rebel general, to avoid their pickets.
Hezekiah. I wonder if I don’t know skim milk when I see it?
Hood. If I should be seen in the company of a Yankee, I should be shot at sight.