Jerome Patterson's sudden command left Mira Bo Pulekovic feeling somewhat at a loss; he didn't understand the purpose behind the Governor's sudden order to lead troops into the city of Libreville.
Jerome Patterson didn't give Mira Bo Pulekovic time to think. He urged him in a firm tone, "What are you waiting for? Execute the order!"
"Yes, sir!" Mira Bo Pulekovic saluted Jerome Patterson and quickly went to organize the personnel.
About 20 minutes later, a fully armed infantry battalion formed into formations and gathered in the open space outside the camp.
Mira Bo Pulekovic appeared again before Jerome Patterson and reported, "The entire battalion is assembled; please give your instructions!"
Jerome Patterson followed Mira Bo Pulekovic out of the camp, looked at the full battalion of 960 men outside, smiled with satisfaction, nodded, and ordered Mira Bo Pulekovic, "March!"
"March!" Mira Bo Pulekovic turned and ran to the front of the formation, shouting.
