This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886 Excerpt: ...when it broke from column to the rear by companies, and stacked arms preparatory to "lunch," and although past sunset, an order was issued for the regiments of the brigade to hold dress parade! The Sixteenth believed in discipline, and had a natural hankering for "orders," and doted upon the "regulations " as second ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886 Excerpt: ...when it broke from column to the rear by companies, and stacked arms preparatory to "lunch," and although past sunset, an order was issued for the regiments of the brigade to hold dress parade! The Sixteenth believed in discipline, and had a natural hankering for "orders," and doted upon the "regulations " as second only to the Old Testament, but just at this moment, when the half ration of whisky began its work, swear words were at a premium again. The adjutant had the bugler make the call, but there was no response from the band leader. The call was repeated, and yet no reply. The adjutant went up to the right, saw the trouble, and could not resist the temptation. "Mr. Shea, did you hear the call?" Mr. Shea was always a gentleman, and doffing his hat, managed to say, "Ashtant, I'm puty d-r-r-runk, hope you '11 skuseme." "How is the B flat, Mr. Shea?" "Hesbad offsiam." "How is Locke?" "'Slaid down--dreffultired." "O nonsense, Mr. Shea," said the adjutant, "there is a cold spring of water down 1863 there; send for a pailful or two, bathe your heads, and drink a quart or so, and you will be O K. Hurry up." He returned to his quarters, thinking just how it would work when the water got warm. Before he was ready for parade, the call rang out, clear and correct, as he knew it would. The band took position, and played the companies into line. Ranks were opened, when the adjutant gave the command, "Troop--Beat off!" with some misgiving. The ground seemed very uneven and full of cradle knolls to the band, and now and then the leader would lose a note, and trying to catch it, would clash into the B flat, and sandwich in between the alto and bass, ...
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