Show the Colours
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Latest topics
» WAR OF CHANGE
Muster in the Morning, 6th July EmptySun Jun 15, 2014 12:18 pm by Guest

» ONE-THOUSAND ARMS (A Naruto Roleplay)
Muster in the Morning, 6th July EmptyWed Jun 11, 2014 1:54 pm by Guest

» 14th June: Building bridges of humanity
Muster in the Morning, 6th July EmptyTue Jun 10, 2014 8:09 pm by Estefania Lopes d.Almeida

» 7th October: Charming play
Muster in the Morning, 6th July EmptyTue Jun 10, 2014 5:36 pm by Estefania Lopes d.Almeida

» Recondite Reverie
Muster in the Morning, 6th July EmptyMon Jun 09, 2014 12:22 pm by Guest

» Into the Wild
Muster in the Morning, 6th July EmptySat Jun 07, 2014 1:23 am by Guest

» Dragons' Cove
Muster in the Morning, 6th July EmptyFri Jun 06, 2014 10:21 pm by Guest

» Break the Darkness - Black Jewels Trilogy RPG (SMF, BJT RPG)
Muster in the Morning, 6th July EmptyThu Jun 05, 2014 12:52 pm by Guest

» Board closing date
Muster in the Morning, 6th July EmptyThu Jun 05, 2014 8:38 am by Sharpiefan

» All Together Now
Muster in the Morning, 6th July EmptyWed Jun 04, 2014 8:35 am by Guest

Calendar
If there is a thread not linked from the Calendar, please let me know so I can add it. ~ Sharpie

May 1809
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31

June 1809
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
        1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 262728 29 30


July 1809
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
        1
2 345 6 7 8
91011 12 13 14 15
161718 19 20 21 22
232425 262728 29
3031
Staff

Admin: Sharpie
Mod: Allhands

Affiliates
Affiliate with us!
(See here for details)

Show the Colours



RPG-Directory ~

The London Life ~ Aeterna Roma

~ Steamhawke

Rise of an Empire ~

Edolon:A Tournament of Shadows ~

~ Rise of the Immortals


~ ~ ~
BTM affiliates ~ the HAUTE Ton
Credits
Total Drama Website's Jade Rook Award ~ 3 Years & Counting
Header banner, ad banner, Chattery banner and StC button were made by Keiju

Forum icons were made by Sharpiefan, Keiju and sans nom, using base pics from Sharpe, Hornblower and Master & Commander and photos provided by Kinsella

Canon characters belong to their respective authors; original characters belong to their players.

We make no profit from this site.

Protected by Copyscape Unique Content Checker

Muster in the Morning, 6th July

+3
Allhands
Keiju
John Vickery
7 posters

Page 1 of 3 1, 2, 3  Next

Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  John Vickery Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:40 pm

It was about time that Vickery took the morning's roll call for himself, and so he had asked Sergeant Müller to parade the men for him. Once they were ready, he stepped out of his tent with the muster book under his arm.

"Rifles!" The parade came smartly to attention, the Rifles' way, without unnecessary words of command.

He returned the Sergeant's salute. "Guten Morgen, Feldwebel," he said, in reply to Müller's gruff "Guten Morgen Herr Hauptmann!"

He took the muster book from under his arm and told the Sergeant to stand the men at ease, and commenced with taking the muster. "Corporal Becker."

The corporal came to attention. "Jawohl, mein Herr."

"Corporal Corves."

"Mein Herr!"

John Vickery
John Vickery
Captain

Species : Captain; 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 2869
Location : Leading from the front
Member since : 2008-08-03

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/t1736-capt-the-hon-john-vic

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Keiju Sat Dec 08, 2012 2:10 pm

What he should have done was report last night's fight immediately. Duty had required it. Yet he'd held off, choosing instead to put word out amongst his colleagues to be alert for a redcoat with a slash across his ribs.

Then Todd's attention had been demanded by a dispute near his wagon and any thought of making a report to Captain Vickery had been lost until this morning. His negligence would no doubt earn him a reprimand - which he knew he deserved.

Speaking to the captain would have to wait, however. He had just begun taking muster, if the neat lines of a company on parade were any sign. Well. Todd could wait. It would not hurt his own subordinates to have to manage on their own for a few minutes anyway.
Keiju
Keiju
Captain

Species : A most Jellicle Cat
Number of posts : 3567
Location : Under the desk with wire cutters
Member since : 2008-09-11

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Keiju Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:10 am

There was the Rifles company. At last. It was an irritation to Major Edmondson that he had to be on this errand at all, without having to search for the company he had to have dealings with. He'd been against the idea of attaching any Riflemen to the regiment, never mind a whole company of them, and his objections were turning out to have some merit, clearly.

With an internal sigh, he trotted his horse closer before drawing rein. This particular piece of business could be resolved quickly. If he was lucky. He was not destined to be lucky either, since it seemed the Rifles were having some sort of parade. What a sloppy display, he thought derisively. But what else could you expect from the likes of them?

"This is the Rifles, I assume?" The Coldstream's adjutant asked of a plainly-dressed man standing near the paraded greenjackets. It was impossible to keep the disdain from his voice, but for form's sake, he tried.

The man glanced up at him without expression. "It is, sir. They are calling the roll at the moment."

Well. Wasn't that just splendid. He'd have to wait till that was over. Edmondson rested his gloved hands on the saddle bows and resigned himself to a considerable wait.
Keiju
Keiju
Captain

Species : A most Jellicle Cat
Number of posts : 3567
Location : Under the desk with wire cutters
Member since : 2008-09-11

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  John Vickery Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:16 am

He had gone through the Corporals and most of the way through the Chosen Men by now.

"Roper."

"Here, sir."

On to the Riflemen themselves... "Bachmeier."
John Vickery
John Vickery
Captain

Species : Captain; 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 2869
Location : Leading from the front
Member since : 2008-08-03

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/t1736-capt-the-hon-john-vic

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Allhands Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:23 am

"Ja, mein Herr." He had answered quick and as always, without hesitation. But having been present and merely waiting for his name to be called was probably not hard to do anyway.
Allhands
Allhands
Mod

Species : Kitty-in-disguise
Number of posts : 983
Location : Puddle of Cute
Member since : 2009-02-25

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Gabriel Cotton Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:37 am

And now there was a mounted Guards officer as well as the surgeon waiting to speak to the Captain. Cotton wondered what on earth was going on.

"Bergmann."

"Mein Herr."

"Burke.

"Sir."

"Cotton."

He came to attention on hearing his own name. "Sir!"

The Captain called the next name and Cotton relaxed to 'at ease' again. "Fuhrmann."
Gabriel Cotton
Gabriel Cotton
Captain

Species : 5/60th Rifles; Captain's servant
Number of posts : 4145
Location : Over the hills, and far away
Member since : 2008-05-14

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/characters-f4/rifleman-gabr

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Keiju Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:00 am

Good Christ, Edmondson thought. Didn't any of these men shave? And that wasn't English most of them were speaking. He realised also that, to a man, none of the Riflemen wore an article clothing of any one solid colour. Patchwork was rife amongst them, right alongside the filthy state of their jackets. This was no proper British regiment, then, but a motley collection of foreigners in British service.

Next time, he promised himself, he would send Captain Royce on any errand that involved the Rifles.
Keiju
Keiju
Captain

Species : A most Jellicle Cat
Number of posts : 3567
Location : Under the desk with wire cutters
Member since : 2008-09-11

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  John Vickery Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:16 am

They were down to the next English name now. "Jacklin."

"Sir."

"Jestel."

"Mein Herr."

"Koch."

Newbury's name was crossed out; he had gone back to the main Army hospital at Belem, so that meant their newest Rifleman was next on the list. "Pye."
John Vickery
John Vickery
Captain

Species : Captain; 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 2869
Location : Leading from the front
Member since : 2008-08-03

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/t1736-capt-the-hon-john-vic

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Zachary Pye Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:28 am

After a moment of silence a rather hasty. "Here, sir!" Followed. The lad had expected a few more names ahead of him and had only been only half listening. But he was there and not a lost soul, which was quite right. Koch had been ahead of him, and also responded with a simple Mein Herr.
Zachary Pye
Zachary Pye
Captain

Species : British Riflemen; 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 2694
Location : Waiting for dinner
Member since : 2009-02-14

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/player-characters-f4/zachar

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Keiju Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:00 am

There was something not right about this parade, Todd realised as he quietly scanned the faces of the assembled Riflemen. He knew nearly every man in the company, at least by sight, and that knowledge left him with the distinct impression of something being amiss.

Frustratingly, he could not put his finger on it, however. There was no use asking the redcoat officer beside him for input either. It was blindingly obvious that the man had no liking for being here. Anyway. He was a Guardsman.
Keiju
Keiju
Captain

Species : A most Jellicle Cat
Number of posts : 3567
Location : Under the desk with wire cutters
Member since : 2008-09-11

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  John Vickery Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:32 am

Rahn and Rosenbaum were both present. "Rottländer."
John Vickery
John Vickery
Captain

Species : Captain; 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 2869
Location : Leading from the front
Member since : 2008-08-03

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/t1736-capt-the-hon-john-vic

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Keiju Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:05 am

"What a rabble," Edmondson muttered in unconcealed distaste. The more he studied the paraded Rifle company, the less impressed he became. Tattered uniforms, unshaven faces, only a handful of Englishmen amongst them... it did his own regiment no honour to have such a sorry, motley pack of rogues as this attached to it.

The sooner he had the necessary conversation with that greenjacket officer and got shot of this lot, the better. He was beginning to feel that bathing would be in order once he was back in his own regiment's camp.
Keiju
Keiju
Captain

Species : A most Jellicle Cat
Number of posts : 3567
Location : Under the desk with wire cutters
Member since : 2008-09-11

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Jean Delacroix Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:50 am

Nice and clean. Just the way Jean liked his uniform. And his person. He opened the flap of his tent and stepped outside. Squinting in the morning sun. After a moment of orientating himself, roll-call, Vickery, Coldstream officer, the smart looking Lieutenant strolled over to stand next to Captain Vickery. "Well, good morning monsieur." Allowing the French word to slip out, Vickery knew he was French after-all. "That chap over there, the guardsman, looks as if he's in need of something." He added, keeping his voice low. "Perhaps I should go over and see what he wants, while you're doing the roll."

Without waiting for a reply, Jean walked over to the Coldstream officer. "Good morning sir, is there something you need?" He said, attempting to sound as English as possible, as he did with all unfamiliar people.
Jean Delacroix
Jean Delacroix
Ordinary Seaman

Species : 2nd Lieutenant, 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 42
Location : Iberian Peninsula
Member since : 2012-08-15

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Friedrich Rottländer Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:41 am

Freddie, half asleep, was brought to attention by a sharp nudge in the ribs. With a startled yelp, he straightened.

"Hier, Sir! Anwesend!"

His spluttering answer did poorly hide his embarrassment, but he was very, very grateful that somebody next to him - probably Pye - had taken pity on him. Even so, he was ready to sink into the ground. Getting caught sleeping on parade! He blushed a vivid red.
Friedrich Rottländer
Friedrich Rottländer
Midshipman

Species : Rifleman, 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 442
Location : skipping around
Member since : 2011-08-24

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/t1678-friedrich-rottlander

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  John Vickery Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:54 am

Vickery couldn't help twitching an eyebrow at Rottländer's stumbling reply. The last few names of his original list were all replied to, of course. And then came the handful of 95th who'd been assigned to his company recently.

"Kirridge."
John Vickery
John Vickery
Captain

Species : Captain; 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 2869
Location : Leading from the front
Member since : 2008-08-03

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/t1736-capt-the-hon-john-vic

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Keiju Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:10 am

Finally. An acknowledgment from a Rifles officer - though Edmondson quickly realised, to his great dismay, that the fellow who approached him was not an Englishman. Sweet God, it was a Frog.

"Sir," the major said curtly, striving to keep his feelings in check. "Is it not your custom to salute your superiors?" Not that he could expect this to be so, considering.

"I am here on account of one of my men, who has lately been roughly used by your... Riflemen. They are in possession of one of his belongings still, having stolen it from him. A shako, in point of fact. I trust it is something you are aware of?"

~

There was no response to Captain Vickery's call. The undersized Rifleman did not appear to be present.
Keiju
Keiju
Captain

Species : A most Jellicle Cat
Number of posts : 3567
Location : Under the desk with wire cutters
Member since : 2008-09-11

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  John Vickery Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:15 am

"Kirridge?" Interesting. He pencilled in an 'A' by the man's name. "Mayden."
John Vickery
John Vickery
Captain

Species : Captain; 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 2869
Location : Leading from the front
Member since : 2008-08-03

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/t1736-capt-the-hon-john-vic

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Keiju Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:32 am

Again, no response.

A couple of the English Riflemen of the 60th exchanged surreptitious glances but no one spoke up or moved.
Keiju
Keiju
Captain

Species : A most Jellicle Cat
Number of posts : 3567
Location : Under the desk with wire cutters
Member since : 2008-09-11

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  John Vickery Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:48 am

Vickery closed the muster book with a decisive snap. "Does anybody know where either of these men are?" he asked coolly, looking at the men paraded in front of him.
John Vickery
John Vickery
Captain

Species : Captain; 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 2869
Location : Leading from the front
Member since : 2008-08-03

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/t1736-capt-the-hon-john-vic

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Keiju Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:52 am

The silence was complete enough to have heard a blade of grass bending.
Keiju
Keiju
Captain

Species : A most Jellicle Cat
Number of posts : 3567
Location : Under the desk with wire cutters
Member since : 2008-09-11

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  John Vickery Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:00 am

Wonderful. Vickery considered his options for a brief moment. They were pretty much non-existent, and he sighed quietly to himself. "Sergeant Mueller, dismiss the men."

He himself turned to see the two officers - one Guardsman and the 60th's surgeon - who were waiting for him. The Guardsman was a major, from all appearances, and Vickery saluted, wondering what had brought a full Major of the Second Guards to the Rifles.

"Sir? How may I be of service?"
John Vickery
John Vickery
Captain

Species : Captain; 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 2869
Location : Leading from the front
Member since : 2008-08-03

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/t1736-capt-the-hon-john-vic

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Jean Delacroix Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:27 am

"Hm, yes." Jean mused. "A right bunch of villeins they are." He paused, looking at the formation, waiting to see if the two missing men would announce their presence. Apparently not. "Well, seems we have missing rifleman, perhaps that has something to with your missing shako!" He laughed. "Ah-ha! Here comes Vickery now." Jean announced. Needlessly. "I say Vickery," Jean said as the Captain walked-up. "This fellow here, Captain of the Guards, says that one his boys was roughed-up by one ours, says he lost a shako too, wants to know if we know anything about it. Do we?"
Jean Delacroix
Jean Delacroix
Ordinary Seaman

Species : 2nd Lieutenant, 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 42
Location : Iberian Peninsula
Member since : 2012-08-15

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Keiju Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:09 am

Was that a reference to the lieutenant's own men? If it was, Edmondson's already low opinion of Rifles officers in general - and this one in particular - sank even further.

"Major," he corrected tartly. This was hardly a matter for levity, whatever this Frog thought! "Is this your company, sir?" He addressed the question to the second officer, who seemed more marginally more respectable than the first.

Nearby, the plainly-clothed surgeon waited with quiet patience.
Keiju
Keiju
Captain

Species : A most Jellicle Cat
Number of posts : 3567
Location : Under the desk with wire cutters
Member since : 2008-09-11

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  John Vickery Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:20 am

Vickery could not help a brief wince flashing across his face at Delacroix's words. Really - he was going to have to take the man aside and explain that, simply because they were in Portugal (or was it Spain now?), it did not mean that all rules of polite society were thrown aside.

"Major," he said, and frowned, thinking. "I do not believe that any of your men have been here." Of course, the men didn't tell their officers everything, and so it was entirely possible that a Guardsman had, indeed, been in the Rifles' camp recently.

He turned to look at the erstwhile parade, where the Riflemen were good-naturedly returning to whatever chores they had. "Cotton!"
John Vickery
John Vickery
Captain

Species : Captain; 5/60th Rifles
Number of posts : 2869
Location : Leading from the front
Member since : 2008-08-03

https://showthecolours.forumakers.com/t1736-capt-the-hon-john-vic

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Keiju Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:03 pm

Oh no, of course not. Certainly none of his right-minded lads would have come round here for some slumming. Only that irritating wastrel of a drummer...

"Mhm," said Edmondson noncommittally.
Keiju
Keiju
Captain

Species : A most Jellicle Cat
Number of posts : 3567
Location : Under the desk with wire cutters
Member since : 2008-09-11

Back to top Go down

Muster in the Morning, 6th July Empty Re: Muster in the Morning, 6th July

Post  Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Page 1 of 3 1, 2, 3  Next

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum