"The sentry has caught one of the burglars, Hayes," called Captain Ruggles, as the lieutenant came up on the run.
"Glad of it, sir. It's about time."
Then, turning to Hal, Lieutenant Hayes continued:
"You're sentry on number three, Private Overton?"
"Yes, sir."
"Make your report in as few words as you can."
This Hal did, telling about the two men whom he saw sneaking away with bundles, and also about the third man who had joined in firing at him.
"Which way did the other two retreat, Private Overton?"
"I couldn't see, sir," the young soldier answered. "I was in the corn at that moment."
The corporal of the guard, in the meantime, had sent another man to relieve Noll Terry on post number four, directing Terry to report to the officer of the day.