. The blue and the gray, or, The Civil War as seen by a boy : a story of patriotism and adventure in our war for the Union . did, but I dont refer to those days; I mean thedays in the army. Ralph was all attention at once. How did you like theservice? he ventured. Liked it clear through—way down to the bottom. Youknow how I lost my arm? he said, pointing to the empty sleeve. Ralph nodded. Helonged to know more of theparticulars, but would not was a great should have been there,and seen a real fight. Notthat a fight on land aint allright, but theres a dash andinspiration about
. The blue and the gray, or, The Civil War as seen by a boy : a story of patriotism and adventure in our war for the Union . did, but I dont refer to those days; I mean thedays in the army. Ralph was all attention at once. How did you like theservice? he ventured. Liked it clear through—way down to the bottom. Youknow how I lost my arm? he said, pointing to the empty sleeve. Ralph nodded. Helonged to know more of theparticulars, but would not was a great should have been there,and seen a real fight. Notthat a fight on land aint allright, but theres a dash andinspiration about a battle onboard ship that I enjoy! Youfeel as if the boat were yourcastle—you cant get awayfrom it, and youre bound noone else shall get into the waves rocking be-neath your feet, the shellsscreaming and dancing overthe water, and the thoughtthat your boat is almost aliving thing, lends you a des-peration nothing else can equal. Ralph smiled faintly. To his way of thinking those sensa-tions were common to all who went into battle, whether on landor water. You know when I went into the service I made my way. COMMANDER FRANKLIN BUCHANAN, COMMANDINGTHE MERRIMAC. HE TELLS ABOUT IT. 173
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