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PART I - Introductory Romance From The Pen Of William Tinkling, Esq. (Aged eight.) |
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It was for this point that I had saved myself up, as the turning-point of my case. Shaking myself free of my guards, - who had no business to hold me, the stupids, unless I was found guilty, - I asked the colonel what he considered the first duty of a soldier? Ere he could reply, the President of the United States rose and informed the court, that my foe, the admiral, had suggested 'Bravery,' and that prompting a witness wasn't fair. The president of the court immediately ordered the admiral's mouth to be filled with leaves, and tied up with string. I had the satisfaction of seeing the sentence carried into effect before the proceedings went further. I then took a paper from my trousers-pocket, and asked, 'What do you consider, Col. Redford, the first duty of a soldier? Is it obedience?' 'It is,' said the colonel. 'Is that paper - please to look at it - in your hand?' 'It is,' said the colonel. 'Is it a military sketch?' 'It is,' said the colonel. 'Of an engagement?' 'Quite so,' said the colonel. 'Of the late engagement?' 'Of the late engagement.' 'Please to describe it, and then hand it to the president of the court.' |
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