"Did you two have any trouble on the way in or back, Kelly?" asked Sergeant Overton.
"Not the least bit, though we stepped pretty close to some of the 'goo-goos' in getting away from here, Sarge. But we got by without telling 'em we were there."
"You two must be tired."
"We've had the bit of a nap," replied Kelly.
An hour later Lieutenant Prescott again approached Sergeant Hal.
"Count off your twenty men, Sergeant. Line 'em up for instruction. I'm going to send you over yonder, now, to make that scouting reconnaissance. Don't fall into any traps, Sergeant."
Hal quickly detailed his men, ordering them to fall in.
"Why am I not picked, Sarge?" whispered Kelly.
"Man, you've done enough."
Lieutenant Prescott's instructions were few, though to the point.