human
Does the general think of sending troops by that side road?
gpt
Nothing was said about that, and I didn't ask any questions, returned Life.
human
My private opinion is, he wants to make sure the road can be used in case the rebels try to break through our corps.
gpt
They wouldn't dare to do that.
human
They might dare anything, Artie. Bragg has some fine soldiers under him--not the least doubt of that. The more I see of this campaign, the more I am convinced that the war will not end until there has been an immense amount of blood shed. We began in a haphazard sort of way, but we are speedily getting down to business.
gpt
I agree with you there, Life. Of course Bragg will drive us back to Kentucky, if he can; in fact, he'll drive us through Indiana into the Lakes, if we let him. But we are not going to let him,