"You've seen a sentry and heard a few shots fired, my lad," he said.
"Why, you're not worth calling a spy."
"Am I one of the Light Horse now, sir?" I said eagerly.
"Certainly."
"Then send me back up to the Nek, and I'll try and prove myself a better
one."
"I'll send you up, sir," said the Colonel stiffly, "with a vidette, to
feel for the enemy and try to draw him out; but we don't call members of
the Light Horse spies. If you go on such an adventure it will be a
reconnaissance."