"I am commander here, and I expect you to obey me."
"Yes, colonel. Did you know that the colonel—Arnold, I mean—is arranging to send ammunition to New Haven?"
"No."
"I heard him give the order."
"You did?"
"Yes, colonel."
"Is Martha Baker still in the fort?"
"Yes, colonel; and I think she would like to stay here until her brother can look after her."
"And you would not object to her staying?"
"No; why should I?"