During his absence Alfred, in making his rounds as usual, was startled at hearing his name. He turned, and near him, with his head bandaged, and an arm bound with many layers of surgeon's tape, stood a young man.
"Don't you recognize me?"
"No," said Alfred, with open eyes.
"Have you forgotten Roland?"
Alfred was down by the bedside in a moment.
"Where were you wounded? Is it serious? How long have you been here?" said Alfred.
"I was wounded over two days ago, and was in the field hospital a day. My company was captured in the fight below Malines, and Colonel Moreau is also a prisoner. What have you been doing?"
"We have had a wonderful time," said Alfred.
"Where is Ralph?" asked Roland.