"We in the 113th have given you a second chance," Snodgrass said. "I will make sure you are up to scratch. However poor you may be, I intend to make soldiers out of you. Those that don"t come up to the mark… Remember Private Scattergood."
Jack was not the only one who winced. The reminder of their executed colleague passed like a black shadow across the men. Some faces fell into more profound gloom; some gave a momentary scowl or gave a deep intake of breath. Riley threw Snodgrass a look that should have curdled the blood in his veins. The little Scotsman at Riley"s side gave no hint of any emotion except a slight twitch of his thin lips.
"That was hardly diplomatic." Lieutenant Elliot had purchased into the 113th from the 50th Foot only a few days previously. Jack recognised the pride w
