The Sergeant of the Week also keeps the key of the oat-bin and is responsible for the proper distribution of its contents as well as of forage. Before the time fixed for the assembly of the guard of the day he sees that the troopers who have been ordered for such duty are properly turned out. He then escorts them to the place which has been fixed for the parade. He takes to the cells the troopers who are to be punished, and those who are sick to the Doctor's inspection. He has to see that all corridors, staircases, and rooms of his squadron are kept clean, and swept twice daily. SERGENT-FOURRIER The Sergeant _fourrier_ is under the direct orders of the Sergeant-major, keeping all books and accounts under his supervision; he receives besides, on his behalf, all supplies, and is responsible for them. He escorts every man sent to hospital. CAPORAL-FOURRIER. This N.C.O. helps generally the Sergeant _fourrier_. He enters in a book all the orders issued by the Colonel, and takes it to each officer of the squadron; he reads these orders out to the assembled troopers after afternoon "stables." CORPORALS. (In command of an _escouade_ of about ten men.) "A Corporal sleeps in the same room with the troopers of his _escouade_; he sees that his troopers wash their heads, faces, hands and feet." He sees that the beds are properly made, and that the troopers ordered for special duty are in readiness. Once a week, on the day fixed by the Captain, he gets all the kits thoroughly cleaned. "He takes particular care that the troopers change their linen once a week." On pay-day he receives the pay from the Sergeant-major and hands it over to the troopers. He superintends the drill of the recruits, teaches them how to do their packing, and how to clean their arms and kit. He also shows them how to groom their horses. He reports to the Sergeant the punishments he has given, and reports to him on matters generally. At _réveille_ he compels the troopers to rise, and calls the roll; he sees that all beds are uncovered, and that the great-coats which may have been used at night are properly rolled up. He then sends to the stables a certain number of men to feed the horses and to clean the stalls. "When the other men are dressed he orders the windows to be opened in order to change the air." He takes the names of the sick men, and reports on the events of the night.