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A. P. Rockwood was drillmaster. Brother Rockwood was then a captain, but was afterwards promoted to be colonel of the Host of Israel. I was then fourth corporal of the company. The people were regularly drilled and taught military tactics, so that they would be ready to act when the time came for returning to Jackson County, the land of our inheritance.
A short parade around the main streets followed, and then Jack dismissed the company. "It was splendid!" cried Marion enthusiastically. "I declare, Jack, how did you ever get them drilled so nicely?" "Oh! the fellows take to it naturally. Besides, Darcy did as much as I did." "No, Jack is our chief drillmaster," put in Darcy. "He takes to soldiering as a duck takes to a pond." "It's wonderful.