有声英语少儿童话故事 顽童故事 斯莱特山的雪堡 第5章

GeneralHarris divided his men into two bodies; the first comprised the most skilfulmarksmen, or gunners; the second, the reserve force, was composed of thestrongest boys, whose duty it was to repel the scaling parties, and to makeoccasional sallies for the purpose of capturing prisoners, who were bound bythe articles of treaty to faithfully serve under our flag until they wereexchanged at the close of the day.

Therepellers were called light infantry; but when they carried on operationsbeyond the fort they became cavalry. It was also their duty, when not otherwiseengaged, to manufacture snow-balls. The General’s staff consisted of fiveTemplars (I among the number, with the rank of Major), who carried theGeneral’s orders and looked after the wounded.