“Bayonet, sir.”
“Sharp?”
“Yes, sir—very.”
“Well, look here, my good fellow, I’m not a baby.”
“No, sir.”
“And I don’t like to be treated as if I were one. Who sent you?” No answer.
“Look here; I will know the truth. Captain Wyatt told you to arm yourself and always keep me in sight?”
“No, sir.”
“Is that the truth?”
“Yes, sir.”