An unnamed soldier who is seen tidying his leg wraps and later offers food or assistance to the players. In the beginning, there are "several beggars" who stop and stare at the black dumpling. One of them might have offered food, but the text is ambiguous. This soldier represents the generous but impoverished nature of the troops. He is willing to share even when he has nearly nothing. He helps create the communal atmosphere and demonstrates the instinct to support newcomers despite their disdain. His role is minor but contributes to the sense of a brotherhood that endures together. He is part of the background that makes the society of the march feel real.
