Mason was speechless, silent for a moment, he changed his direction in persuading his younger colleague, "How many companies are there now in Bishop's Castle?"
Unlike some officers who need to mentally convert when talking about companies, battalions, or regiments, Woods adapted quickly to the new organization because he also contributed to the restructuring plan from the "Old Army" to the New Army.
"When setting off, Arthur took a company," Woods replied, "after taking Bishop's Castle, another company was added to him."
"Fully staffed? Or understaffed?"
"Soldiers are fully staffed, but officers only have the company commander without the deputy company commander."
Mason nodded slightly, having only the main officer without a deputy was a common phenomenon across New Army regiments because the New Army not only lacked soldiers but was even more short on officers.
