“The Colonel thinks it best, and I agree with him. As to the risk—is it not risk enough to stay?”
“But Bracy, old fellow, if—”
“If,” said the young man calmly. “Soldiers should not talk to one another about the ‘if.’ Let that be.”
“Tell me this, though: are you satisfied to go?”
“Quite. Help me to get off—”
“I will; but—”
“By being silent, and then putting everything in one good grip of the hand.”
“I see,” he said, accompanying Bracy to his quarters. “Now, what can I do?”
“Send for Gedge.”
“What for? Surely you have not chosen him for your companion?”