TWO:To be in readiness for this, the Colonel drew the regiment forward through the batteries, to lie down on the slope in front, that he might have a start on the other Colonels. As they passed through the batteries a little imp, about the size of Pete Skidmore, but with face as black as charcoal, pulled off the leather bag in which cartridges are carried from the limber to the gun, and handed it to one of the cannoneers, who said:
TWO:Si's weakness made him peevish and fretful, and Shorty was not a great deal better.A squad of rebels were riding swiftly up the road toward the videt.
