The lad grew up, however, as idle and musical as his father; and, being captivated by the drum and fife of a Recruiting party, he followed them off to the army.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
As they had no bounty money to give, Recruiting went on slowly, and they fell upon the following expedient, which was warmly opposed by Gov.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
A Recruiting-sergeant in Trafalgar Square tapped me on the arm, and said: 'Young man, your country wants you.
"The Rough Road"
William John Locke