There remains but one more subdivision of the "amateurs" n {soldiers who, openly, follow no Jother calling, but who (in plain lelothes) slip out of barracks at ight, alone or in groups, and commit atrocities and robberies." The fact that such soldiers do not oper take up banditry does not alter the fact that their nocturnal activity is armed robbery, pure and simple. Any belated wayfarer is apt to be pounced upon by these disguised "upholders of law and order" relieved of any of his possessions [that may be considered worth tab ing. And instances are not lac nig For Or THE SOUTH Watt, untouched' by any to be food for dogs as a mark of supreme con: tempt. 'The question may" well suggest itself as to why soldiers are Permitted the opportunity to carry fon this criminal business, Ta the, answer does not belong' here. it comes inde the subject of just!
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