The only difference between this, and advancing with a horse, is that
the limber is brought up to the front; and 15 brings up a drag rope,
the center of which he lays over the pin tail, and 7 and 8 hook the
ends to the short drag chains of the carriage.
_Methods of retreating Guns._
8. _Prepare to retreat slow._—7 and 8 place themselves in a line, with
the axletree of the carriage on each side; 9 and 10 in a line with the
trail; 12 and 13 get each a drag rope from 14, and give the chain ends
to 7 and 8, who hook them to the drag washers; 7 and 8 man the rear
pins: 9 and 10 the center-pins; 12 and 13 the front; 10 carries the
linstock; 15 turns the limber. This is only done with light pieces.
_Prepare for Action._—7 and 8 unhook; 9 and 10 quit their pins; 12 and
13 carry back the drag ropes to 14; 14 gets his ammunition; 15 turns
the limber to the front; the whole resume their places in action.