Soldier Hal knew that he had reckless men to deal with, but that was no reason why he should not do his full duty.
CHAPTER XVIII
DOWLEY EGGS ON A CATSPAW
DOWLEY, as he sprang forward, found the muzzle of Private Overton's revolver uncomfortably close to him.
"No nonsense," warned Hal. "I don't want to hurt any one, but I'm here on duty."
Dowley eyed the soldier boy viciously for an instant, then, with another oath, leaped forward.
Bang!
Private Overton fired without a second's delay, though he did not shoot to hit.
Into the wood at the end of the room crashed the bullet.