"It will be a pleasure to do so, hereafter, Captain."
"And I am delighted with this little episode, sir," said he; "I am sincerely glad that the thought of confiding in me presented itself to your mind, since the result seems so wholesome."
"Good night, Captain," said I.
But he did not let me leave without thus having reasserted his character as my commander.
"Go back and get all the sleep you can; you will have need for all your physical strength to-morrow--and after."
I was almost happy.
XXV
IN THE GREAT BATTLE
"If I should tell thee o'er this thy day's work,
Thou'lt not believe thy deeds; but I'll report it."
--SHAKESPEARE.