One thing we love about scientist-types is their nerdy humor, so when researchers launch a trio of satellites next month to test the feasibility of space tether propulsion, the 'gadget' tasked with 'inspecting' the line will obviously be referred to as bumbling cartoon detective Inspector Gadget.
On the 6th, Sherman was out inspecting the encampment, took out his looking glass and was observing to his left, when the confederate line emerged from the brush to his right, a mere 100 yards away.