“He’s better,” he said, pausing for a few moments beside the regimental surgeon, who was still tending Dick. “By the way, come and see to some of the ladies now.”
“While I am bandaging this poor fellow, and while I am expecting fresh cases every moment?”
“No—no, there are no more; the canvas has all been drawn away, and the place carefully explored.”
“Very well; I’ll come as soon as I can. You’ll have plenty of civilian doctors to see to them.”
“Colonel!” cried Dick, sharply.
“Will you be quiet, sir?” cried the surgeon.—“Don’t take any notice; he’s a little light-headed!”
“No, I’m not!” said Dick, angrily. “I know what I’m saying.—Colonel!”
“What is it, my lad?”
“Is Lieutenant Lacey much hurt?”
“No, scarcely at all.”