human
What the devil's the matter?
gpt
I don't know,
human
Who does know?
gpt
Well, Drake, possibly, or else he doesn't know anything. He's been trying to get Cram to dress his battery back.
human
Why, yes, confound it! he's a mile ahead of the line, said the colonel, and off he trotted to expostulate with the batteryman.
gpt
Captain Cram, isn't there room for your battery back of the line instead of in front of it?
human
Lots, sir, answered Cram, cheerfully.
gpt
Just countermarched there.
human
Then I wish you'd oblige me by moving back at once, sir: you're delaying the whole ceremony here. I'm told Mr. Drake has twice ordered you to dress to the right.
gpt
I've heard it, sir, only once, but have dressed twice, so it's all right,
human
Why, confound it, sir, it isn't all right by a da---- good deal! Here you are 'way out on line with Major Minor, and your battery's---- why, it isn't dressed on our rank at all, sir. Just look at it.
gpt
X,
human
I declare, sir, said Cram, with exasperating civility,
gpt
I can see nothing out of the way. Will you kindly indicate what is amiss?