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so returned him for duty.
Still the man persistently refused to do duty, claiming that he was not able, and continued to report at sick-call.
By refusing to eat anything, he reduced himself to such a condition that he really appeared diseased, and at last was discharged, went home, and boasted of his achievement.
Sometimes double guard-duty was ordered for a man on account of an omission or act of his while on guard.
This
punishment gave him four hours on and two off his post or beat instead of the reverse.
His offence may have been failing or refusing to salute his superior officer.
It may have been that he was not properly equipped.
It may have been for being found off his beat, or for leaving it without having been properly relieved; or he may have failed in his duty when the “Grand rounds” appeared.
When non-commissioned officers sinned, which they did sometimes, they were punished by being reduced to the ranks.
In some organizations gambling was not allowed, in others
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