I was shot in the hand.

It was not by aim; the shot was really meant for my cousin; but I was behind, looking on as usual, and the bullet came to me.

It bled terribly, but I got home without fainting; and it healed after a time.
You know how he suffered ?' 'No,' said Stockdale.

'I only heard that he just escaped with his life.' 'He was shot in the back; but a rib turned the ball.

He was badly hurt.
We would not let him be took.