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Updated: May 19, 2025
He says that a lot of whipper-snappers from the public schools pass their exams, in the O.T.C., who are no more fit for officers than girls from a boarding-school. So, seeing you were willing to enlist as a private, he took you at your word. In fact, if Sapsworth had his way, he would have every officer in the Army rise from the ranks.
A little later on, the man who had called himself Rivers, but whose real name, according to his papers, was Werter, was shot. "That Nancarrow is a useful man," said Colonel Sapsworth to the General, not long after, when they were discussing the situation. "He certainly seems to have behaved very well," was the General's response. "I have had my eye upon him for weeks," said the Colonel.
As he reached the officers' quarters, he was surprised to see Captain Pringle. "I've news for you, Nancarrow." "Thank you, sir." "You've got your commission." "That's great. Thank you. I'm sure I owe it to you." "Nonsense. Come this way. You've to go to Colonel Sapsworth. But that's not all. You start for the front almost immediately." For a moment Bob could not speak.
"Talk about miracles," said Colonel Sapsworth; "but you're about the biggest miracle of this war. Nancarrow, we had all mourned for you as dead, although your name was sent to England as missing. I never knew the General so cut up as when he was told what had taken place; he seemed to think it mean of Providence to allow you to be taken when you had acted in the way you did.
Bob saw his lips tremble beneath his grey moustache, saw too that his eyes were filled with tears; but Colonel Sapsworth was a man who didn't talk much. "You're a plucky young devil," he said, "but I thought you had it in you. There, there, do you feel better now? By Jove, you're the talk of the whole division!
On every hand were preparations for breakfast; laughter and shouts were heard on every hand. As the light increased, Bob saw thousands upon thousands of men. They literally swarmed everywhere. "Colonel Sapsworth wants you, sir." Bob turned and saw a soldier saluting him as delivered his message. "I wonder what that means," thought Bob, as he found his way towards the spot where the Colonel was.
"Yes, I know, but fresh orders came from headquarters. However, it can't be long now, thank Heaven! You were surprised at not seeing or hearing from me, I expect." "I was a bit." "Yes well, that was by order." Bob looked up inquiringly. "You don't know Colonel Sapsworth," went on Captain Pringle. "He's what some of us call a holy terror. A fine officer, but has methods of his own.
A minute later his heart was beating high with joy and excitement. He was informed that he was appointed to a post of responsibility, which might be of importance. A number of men were to be placed under his command, and great events might be taking place in a few hours. "I shall know definitely soon," Colonel Sapsworth said, when he had given him some general directions.
Now drink this. Do you mind seeing the fellows? That's right; here they come. Now, Pringle oh, yes, and Colonel Sapsworth too no wonder you are proud of your subaltern; there are men who've got the Victoria Cross for less." Colonel Sapsworth caught Bob's hand and wrung it without a word.
Fancy a doctor going to perform an operation which may kill not only the patient but himself, and you have a hint of my feelings at this moment. Let the people think what they will of me I'm beyond all that now. I'll write you in a day or two telling you exactly what has taken place." When Bob arrived at S that afternoon, Captain Pringle went straight to Colonel Sapsworth.
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