Crow rode back to camp, anxious to read his orders. As he approached the camp, he saw the reflection of a mirror on a hill where he knew Stump had a sharpshooter stationed. In the distance, he heard a bugler sound “Stand to Horse.” "Now what the hell is that all about?" wondered Crow.
As Crow entered the camp, he saw that the company was standing tall, horse"s reins in hand, in front of his tent. Also in front of his tent was 1st Sergeant Stump.
“Now what the hell is going on?” Crow asked aloud of no one in particular.
As Crow rode up to his tent Stump bellowed, “Attention!” The troopers snapped-to standing at rigid attention.
Crow dismounted, handing the reins of his horse to a private and walked to Stump, “What is going on?” demanded Crow.
Stump came to attention, “Sir, the men have
