Though one of his team was wounded, Abel Waite had little difficulty in keeping his place in column until the burning lane was reached. The regiment ahead had gone through on the double-quick, and teams as fast as they could be lashed.
TWO:"Hi, dere, boys; I's done found you at las'! Whoopee!" called out a cheery voice from across the creek, and a man rode boldly down to the water's edge, where the boys were nervously reloading.
TWO:"Mister Billings," said he, sternly, "what was the General's orders about wearin' anything military?"The young Aids turned around and glanced angrily at Monty and the laughing crowd.
