"Mr. Prescott, Overton and Terry seem, in every way, to be proving themselves exceptionally fine young soldiers."
"They are all of that, sir," assented Lieutenant Prescott warmly.
"Sergeant Gray!" called the captain, thrusting his head outside the tent.
B Company's first sergeant stepped over, saluting.
"Sergeant, direct Overton and Terry to report here at once."
"Yes, sir."
Privates Hal and Noll appeared before the door of the tent, saluting respectfully.
"Come in, men," directed the captain, and the soldier boys entered the tent, standing at attention.
"Men, Lieutenant Prescott has just been telling me about the arrest in town. He speaks most highly of the conduct of both of you this morning."
Since this called for no reply, the two soldier boys merely continued to stand at attention.