"The liberal military code makes provision for hanging many kinds of persons, and gentlemen are not excluded..."See in text(I)
The word "liberal" had no connection to any sort of political party at this time.”Liberal” only refers to the broad and undiscriminating nature of the code.
"Parade rest" is a formal position in which a soldier remains silent and motionless with the left foot 12 inches to the left of the right foot and the weight resting equally on both feet.
These are harps that make music when wind passes over the strings. Originating in the ancient world, they are named after Aeolus, the Greek god of the wind.
