bound to get him sooner or later. And he's the best stinking soldier in the whole Army. You both got rocks in your head. Angelo. I figured you'd be here at Choy's. I done it, Prew. I escaped just like I said. Just like I figured... ...in a back of a truck, under a tarp. They rode me right out. Just like I figured. Only the tailgate opened up, Prew, about a mile back... ...and I fell out in the road. You should've seen me bounce. I must've broke something. Prew, listen. Fatso done it, Prew. He likes to whack me in the gut. He asks me if it hurts... ...and I spit at him like always. Only yesterday, it was bad. He hit me... ...he hit me... ...he hit me. I had to get out, Prew. -They gonna send you to the stockade? -No, they ain't. Watch out for Fatso. He'll try to crack you. If they put you in the Hole... ...don't yell. Don't make a sound. You'll still be yelling when they come to take you out. Just lay there. Just lay there and be quiet, Prew. He's dead. I'll bet you that's Prew. Sergeant Judson? You want me? Yeah, Fatso. I don't like that nickname. You want to see me about something? Let's step around the corner where we can talk. Okay. Are you sore about something? I don't like the way you play the piano. Remember Maggio? The wop? Yeah, real tough monkey. -You killed him. -Did I? Well, if I did, he asked for it. The Army's going to get you sooner or later, Fatso. But before they do, I want a piece of you myself. I figured that. See this knife? It's the one you pulled on Maggio. What's happened? It's all right. Don't worry. I ain't gonna die. First Platoon present and accounted for! Second Platoon all accounted for! Third Platoon all present and accounted for! Fourth Platoon all present and accounted for! Fifth Platoon all accounted for! Sixth Platoon all accounted for! Company, dismissed! Prewitt's still absent. Makes three days now. How long are you gonna carry him present, Top? I just mention it. Well, don't mention it. ''Upon observing these incidents, an investigation was made... ''...by the lnspector General's Department over a period of several months. ''It was found that Captain Holmes... ''...has been guilty of indefensible cruelty to the aforesaid Private Prewitt. ''As mentioned, this included instigation of wholly unauthorised tactics... ''...to force the soldier to join the interregiment boxing team.'' I'm waiting for your reply. I haven't any, sir. First thing I learned in the Army was that an officer takes care of his men. It seems to be the first thing you forgot. My only regret is... ...we have to keep you in uniform till a court-martial is concluded. If there were any way to avoid a court-martial, sir. There is one alternative, General, if you are so disposed: A resignation for the good of the service under Army regulations. Write a letter of resignation. Have it on my desk this afternoon. As far as I'm concerned... ...the quicker you're out, the better for everybody... ...especially the Army. That's all, Holmes. I know what's been going on in this outfit. I know how far some of you have been out of line. If you want to remain non-coms, you'd better snap into it. And another thing: From now on, no man will earn his stripes by boxing. -Get rid of those. -Yes, sir. Dismissed. -About Sergeant Galovitch. -Yes, sir. Bust him. Sergeant Galovitch is now Private Galovitch. Put him in charge of the latrine. What are you grinning at? I think the Company Commander made a wise decision, sir. Company G, Captain Ross. Just a minute. -It's for you, Sergeant. -Thank you, sir. Yes, sir. Yes, the parcel has already arrived. What? I've got to see you, Milt. It's important. Okay, I'll get away somehow. Sure, that'd be fine, yeah. I'll be there in about an hour. Right. He's being sent back to the States, sailing next week, and wants me to go. What will we do? When do you think you'll get ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Новый мир на английском - текст Звёздный путь 5: Последняя граница на английском - текст Превращение на английском - текст Хрусталёв, машину! на английском - текст Увлечения на английском |