o'rooke's

Updated: May 22, 2025

"Stiffen them up!" cried the colonel. As he rode away a colour-sergeant seemed to trip, and fell forward into a mimosa bush. He made no effort to rise, but lay in a heap among the thorns. "Sergeant O'Rooke's gone, sorr," cried a voice. "Never mind, lads," said Captain Foley. "He's died like a soldier, fighting for his Queen." "Down with the Queen!" shouted a hoarse voice from the ranks.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - The Green Flag