The object of the patrol method is not so much saving the Scoutmaster trouble as to give responsibility to the boy.
Scoutmasters need the capacity to enjoy the out-of-doors.
The Scoutmaster must be alert to check badge hunting as compared to badge earning.
The Good Turn will educate the boy out of the groove of selfishness.
The code of the knight is still the code of the gentleman today.
The boy is not governed by don't, but is led by do.