"Why! because he is a soldier. How could he? The uniform is part of the service."
"And what is the first duty of a soldier?"
"To obey orders," answered Honor, with a spark of apprehension in her eyes.
"You are right. Now, what would happen to a regiment if each individual, instead of obeying his superior officer, were to follow his own inclinations?"
"It would go to pieces."
"And what occurs when a soldier commits any breach of regulations?"
"He is court-martialled and punished."
"Is that just?"
"Yes."
"But why?"