There's no time to be lost; but we have time enough in which to do a great deal before Hamilton can arrive, if we go at it in earnest." "Your theory is excellent, Lieutenant, but the practice of it won't be worth a damn," Helm replied with perfect good nature.

"I'd like to see you organize these parly-voos.

There ain't a dozen of 'em that wouldn't accept the English with open arms.

I know 'em.

They're good hearted, polite and all that; they'll hurrah for the flag; that's easy enough; but put 'em to the test and they'll join in with the strongest side, see if they don't.