“Who comes there?”

The reserve came galloping down the hill. After the usual challenges and answers had been given, the lieutenant inquired:

“Who fired that shot?”

“'Twas me,” replied Tavlor.

“What did you fire at?”

“A bushwhacker.”

“Where?”

“Over by the wall.”

“Did you see him?”

“Of course I did; you don't suppose I'd fire at the moon, do you?”