The regiment now fell back upon the main body.
“That’s two more,” said Alexis complacently to Hal and Chester.
“Two more what?” demanded Hal.
“Two more of the enemy I have killed,” said Alexis without a suspicion of a smile. “Didn’t you see them go down when I fired?”
“I didn’t know we fired a shot,” said Chester, with a laugh.
“Sh-h-h,” whispered Alexis, “do you want to get me into trouble?”
“Trouble,” said Chester. “What do you mean?”
“Don’t you know I’d get into trouble if the colonel knew I had fired without orders, even though I killed two of the enemy.”
“Great Scott!” muttered Hal to himself. “He is the limit.”
Alexis showed his revolver to Hal and Chester.