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Such is War. 55
“Stop a bit, ‘they that run fast stumble ;’ but
since you are so high mettled I will make you a
corporal.”
Swen thought it was rather too subordinate a part,
but as this was the only condition on which he
could accompany the army, he accepted the offer.
There was nothing for him but to dismount from
his horse and fall into line with the common
soldiers, and march with them.
“Now you must look out for yourself,” said
Jack o’ Dreams, and he took /olly by the bridle,
nodded to Swen, and darted off in a gust of wind.
When the sunbeams at noon made Swen feel
broiling hot, he became tired and wanted to sit
down to rest himself.
“ Are you mad, man?” cried the lieutenant, and
gave him a blow on the back with the flat of his
sword. “If you don’t follow us now, you will get
a bullet through your brains.”
Swen nearly began to cry, but as he felt ashamed
to do so, he forced his tears back again. He continued
to march on, but at every step he took he felt as if
he trod upon thorns. At last the word of command
was given to halt, and the whole army drew up. But
it was not to rest, for the enemy was within reach,
and the drums were beating for the assault. Now
Swen quite forgot that he was fatigued, and with
levelled bayonet he charged with the others the
dense columns of the enemy. Only the king and
his staff stopped at a respectful distance, where
no firing could reach them.
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