human
Captain, Colonel Bragg directs that you report with your company to General Cutler, for skirmish duty.
gpt
Good bye! I expect you fellows will all be wiped out before I get back.
human
Good-by! was returned.
gpt
Better 'shake' before you go, for it's the last we'll ever see of you.
human
Shake them up lively, my boy!
gpt
Never mind me, I replied.
human
Look out you don't get run over by the line of battle, when they follow me in.
gpt
Captain, your work this morning will not be play. Out in front--I do not know exactly how far, but probably within a mile--you will find the sharp-shooters deployed as skirmishers. You will join them. Use your own company as you think best; take command of the line, and advance until you raise the enemy and bring on an engagement.
human
Take along plenty of orderlies, and report frequently.