fly-up-the-cricks

Updated: May 5, 2025

"For common Wabash-bottom fly-up-the-cricks and private soljers, you're puttin' on entirely too many frills," said Sol Murphy, the Wagonmaster, angrily, as it was firmly insisted upon that he stay outside until he carefully cleaned his shoes on the bayonet. "A man that's afraid o' mud hain't no business in the army. He orter stay at home an' wear Congress gaiters an' pantalets.

John McElroy - Si Klegg, Book 2 : Thru The Stone River Campaign And In Winter Quarters At Murfreesboro