SQUADS LEFT
"M-a-r-r-k t-i-m-e, m-a-h-k!"
Sixteen pairs of feet rose and fell with a soft thudding rhythm on the hard dirt road.
"One—two—three—four! One—two—three—four! F-or-r-r-d H'n-c-h!"
The double line of fours wavered for a moment and then strode forward uncertainly, some on the left foot, some on the right.
"HALT!" shouted the drill sergeant in a voice bristling with disgust.
The company halted.
"What does 'Forward Hunch' mean?" whispered Hinpoha to Sahwah, who stood beside her.
Sahwah shook her head.
"No talking in the ranks!" came the stern order from up front. Hinpoha subsided.