Richard glanced at the orderly sergeant to whom this command had been given, and the look of satisfaction which Nevers put on did not please him.
"This way, if you please, Grant," said the young orderly sergeant, as he led the way to one corner of the armory.
"What are you going to do?" demanded the recruit.
"Give you the positions."
"Are you my teacher?"
"I am ordered to give you the positions," replied Nevers, chuckling with a delight which the new comer could not understand.
"You want to find out what I am made of—don't you?" said Richard, remembering what the other had said to him at breakfast.
"I always obey orders."
"Well, I think I should rather be instructed by the regular teachers."
"Very well; I will report to Mr. Gault."