The Legend of Custer1968

[rather than return to Fort Hays as he was ordered, Custer has just led his troopers to General Terry's rescue]

General Alfred Terry:
And more important, I gave you a direct order to return to this post, Mr. Custer!

Custer:
I received the General's order, sir, and was carrying it out.

General Alfred Terry:
By riding in the opposite direction of the fort?

Custer:
The general's order did not specify the route I was to take in getting here, sir.