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A bird-like whistle stirred the decks of the _Chancellorville_. It was followed by the hoarse bellowing of the boatswain's mate. As the cruiser turned her bow toward the shore, she happened to steam near the _Adolphus_. The usual calm voice hailed the despatch boat. "Keep -- that -- gauze under-shirt of yours -- well -- out of the -- line of fire."
"Ay, ay, sir!"