1
Their concluding words had evidently been some form of sign and countersign.
2
The captain now beckoned to Manual to advance and give the countersign.
3
He had made it his countersign on the evening of his victory.
4
He has not the countersign, and his face and crime are known.
5
Under this corporal-government, and under this countersign-constitution, everything proceeds in military form.
6
A sentinel stopped him, and a second time he gave the countersign.
7
I gave the signal, but of course he couldn't give the countersign.
8
It proved to be countersign sufficient, the speaker's voice being instantly recognised.
9
Our colonel's name was Barnett; the countersign for the night was Buena Vista.
10
The officer in command gave the countersign, and they were allowed to proceed.
11
I know the countersign-itwill bring him out to me in a moment.
12
The whole detachment halted, and I advanced to give the countersign.
13
He fumbled over the countersign as the sentinel presented his old flint-lock musket.
14
I was compelled to have the countersign, and you would not give it.
15
Thus fortified, I rode on boldly, and having the countersign the difficulties vanished.
16
He rode on, giving the countersign as he passed the defenses.
