"So are not a great many who are in their ranks."
"I have been daily expecting Diggs here," said Abner.
"Diggs, Henry Diggs?" asked Mr. Tompkins curiously.
"Yes; he promised me he would come here and join our company," said Abner.
"He is on the other side," replied Mr. Tompkins.
"What?"
"He is on the other side. He is a corporal in Oleah's company."
"Why, the contemptible little scamp! He promised me faithful he would come here and enlist."
"He is a man who cannot resist persuasion, and someone on the other side got the last persuade of him."
"True, Diggs has no mind of his own," said Abner.