Read "Under the Mikado's Flag" by Edward Stratemeyer online for free on Textopian. Full text with search, annotations, highlights, and AI-powered reading aids.
"Well, here we are at Ping-yang and no sight of the Russians yet."
"That is true, Ben; but from all accounts the enemy are not far distant," said Gilbert, who was polishing up his sword, which had become dimmed by dampness.