fidently, "We've got ‘em now. At last, by the eternal thunders, we'll lick ‘em good!" (23). His joy irritates Henry, who challenges Wilson, saying that he may well run when the battle comes. Wilson replies cooly, "Oh, that's all true, I s'pose . . . but I'm not going to skedaddle. The man that bets on my running will lose his money, that's all" (24). Henry is not the only one experiencing problems with bravery. Despite his outward appearance, Wilson is similarly insecure and fears fighting in the upcoming battle. He copes with his fright in a different manner than Henry. Rather than ponder over his fears, Wilson obnoxiously exhibits that he feels sure of himself. In fact, just before the battle begins, Wilson hands Henry a packet of letters for his family after his death, for Wilson is certain he is about to be killed. By the battle's end, Wilson matures and develops. "The loud soldier" is not more. The narrator now calls him "the friend". In other words, he has fundamentally changed to the point that he needs a new name. Henry notices these changes himself. Wilson becomes irritated easily, and is no longer interested in demonstrating his valor.the loud soldier who boasts about how well he will fightbut through battle gains a sense of tranquility...
