"Regiment?"
"I don't know; I don't believe I have one. No, sir, of course; I'm attached as interpreter."
"Indeed! You've a queer way of interpreting your duties. How long have you held this gully?"
"Since early morning, sir."
"With what force?"
"We had something over twenty to start with: there aren't so many now."
"Less than a platoon! By George, Mr. Forester, it's an uncommonly fine performance: are you aware of that? I'll send your name up to the General."
"There's Tomlinson, sir."
"I'll look after Tomlinson."
"The men were splendid."