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remarkable ! '' he repeated , time after time . Finally he called an officer , and commanded that the latter find Hal a place to sleep . `` Remember , midnight , '' called the general , as Hal was leaving the hut . Hal saluted again . `` Yes , general , '' he replied , and followed the young officer . Promptly at midnight Hal , greatly refreshed by a sound sleep and hearty meal , once more entered the general 's quarters and came to attention .