It was in its way quite an experience, and one not likely to be repeated, for, as I told you, in this country every man carries a rifle, and knows how to use it.

I do not think I have seen a single man (or married man either) without his rifle since I came here.

I wonder if they take them with them to bed! Well, the instant after I stood amongst them every rifle in the place was aimed straight at me.
Don't be alarmed, Aunt Janet; they did not fire at me.

If they had I should not be writing to you now.

I should be in that little bit of real estate or the stone box, and about as full of lead as I could hold.