Sergt. Well, no, Sir—you see the men won't do anything.
Capt. Under those circumstances, I suppose I have only to give the usual words of command. Company, attention! Right turn—dismiss!
[They dismiss.
SCENE II.—Before the Enemy. Present—No. 1 Company awaiting orders to advance.
Captain.—Now, my men, all you have to do is to keep your heads, and obey orders. Attention! Fix Bayonets!
Subaltern. Sorry to say, Sir, they have paraded without bayonets.
Capt. Well, that's to be regretted; although they are small enough nowadays, in all conscience! Fire a volley! At a thousand yards! Ready!
Sub. Very sorry. Sir, but the men forgot to bring their ammunition.
Capt.—Come, this is getting serious! Here's the Cavalry preparing to charge, and we are useless! Must move 'em off! Right turn!
Sergeant. Please, Sir, the Company's a bit rusty, and don't know their right hands from their left.