The second loader steps forward at a signal from the gun captain.

I was stationed at the braces, and quartered at the long thirty-two as second loader.

This second loader is "Stump."

One of the first things to strike me personally, and it was rather humorous, was the appearance of "Stump," the second loader.

"Not at all, dear boy," was the second loader's calm reply.

"Wish they would pipe down and light the smoking lamp," said the second loader.