All militia sleep under the stars (when Fowler actually gives them a chance to sleep--he loves "moonlight calisthenics"), but one tent is kept raised at all times in the center of camp--for "interrogating" prisoners, for secret rendezvous with female slaves, or just someplace for Capt Noss to snore away the hot summer sun while the soldiers sweat under Fowler's watchful gaze. Lange is in charge of this monstrosity, keeping it well maintained so all can hear but not see what goes on within, leaving the imagination to wander...