“Did you ever see any fighting, Quonab?”
“Ugh! In Revolution, scouted for General Gates.”
“Judging by the talk, we're liable to be called on before a year. What will you do?”
“Fight.”
“As soldier?”
“No! scout.”
“They may not want us.”
“Always want scouts,” replied the Indian.
“It seems to me I ought to start training now.”
“You have been training.”