human
What's the trouble?
gpt
A discussion arose in our regiment on the day we were ordered into battle over the expiration of our enlistment. I held, as a lawyer, sir, that every day of rotten manual labor we had faithfully performed for our country should be counted in our three months military service. Our time had expired and I demanded that we be discharged then and there----
human
On the eve of a battle?
gpt
Certainly, sir--what had that to do with our rights? We could have reënlisted on the spot. I refused to take orders from the upstart who commanded our brigade.
human
And what happened?
gpt
He dared to threaten my life, sir!
human
Who was he?
gpt
A Colonel in command of our brigade--named Sherman!
human
William Tecumseh Sherman?
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
What did he say to you?
gpt
Swore that if I moved an inch to leave his command he'd shoot me----
human
He said that to you?
gpt
Swore he'd shoot me down in my tracks like a dog!
human
If I were in your place, Captain, I wouldn't trust that man Sherman--I believe he'll do it!