“Yes, sir!”
“A loading detail of ten men!”
“Yes, sir!”
We disembark; but before the first company could be formed a transportation officer without saying by your leave marched us on board. He is the supreme officer on the dock—no matter if the general commanding be present the officer is the boss.
Along the deck we went in column and on board the huge transport.
“Your sailing list, sir!”
“Yes, sir.”
“Are you formed in order of list?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Good! Load the company, Mr. Blank.”