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`` If I could 've only laid a foundation of crackers and meat I could 've built a very good breakfast out of 'em . I misdoubt , though , whether they 've got enough substance and stick-to-the-ribs to make a meal out of all by themselves . However , I 'll fill up on 'em , and hope they 'll last till a grub-cart gets through . There ought to be one here before noon . '' `` One consolation , '' said Si ; `` we wo n't have to march on this peck . The Adjutant 's just passed the word that we 're to rest here a day or two . '' The rest of the regiment were similarly engaged in browsing off the blackberries that grew in wonderful profusion all around , and were really of extraordinary size .