When Captain Stewart arrives in Walmington to recruit the platoon, Captain Mainwaring misinterprets his hesitancy in describing what exactly they are required for to mean 'special duties' – Stewart allows him to believe this to get his co-operation.
When Captain Stewart arrives in Walmington to recruit the platoon, Captain Mainwaring misinterprets his reluctance to detail their mission as meaning 'special duties' – Stewart allows him to believe this to gain his cooperation.