Sergeant Chesterfield was given the command of a platoon of volunteers to which President Lincoln had granted privileges. Chesterfield was very proud of this appointment, while Corporal Blutch was trying to inform him of the reality of these privileges: these inexperienced soldiers were allowed to live with their wives and children. Chesterfield did not let himself count and intended to season this soldier. Between domestic hassle and night attacks, Chesterfield would maneuver in every direction.