WHY DIDNT THE COMMANDERS OF HERNYS REGIMENTS INDPIRE CONFIDENCE?

The commanders of Henry's regiment didn't inspire confidence because they were so lacking in confidence themselves. The general was shouting and shaking his fist, the young colonel was stammering and looked upon the regiment as if he resented his men.... as if he were too good for them, and the captain was nervously pacing.... speaking to the men like a teacher would speak to his students.

A hatless general pulled his dripping horse to a stand near the colonel of the 304th. He shook his fist in the other's face. "You've got to hold 'em back!" he shouted, savagely; "you've got to hold 'em back!"

In his agitation the colonel began to stammer. "A-all r-right, General, all right, by Gawd! We-we 'll do our--we-we 'll d-d-do-do our best, General." The general made a passionate gesture and galloped away. The colonel, perchance to relieve his feelings, began to scold like a wet parrot. The youth, turning swiftly to make sure that the rear was unmolested, saw the commander regarding his men in a highly resentful manner, as if he regretted above everything his association with them.

The captain of the company had been pacing excitedly to and fro in the rear. He coaxed in schoolmistress fashion, as to a congregation of boys with primers. His talk was an endless repetition. "Reserve your fire, boys--don't shoot till I tell you--save your fire--wait till they get close up--don't be damned fools--"

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