"I never felt it.

My blood and brain were both so hot that the flick of a bullet created no sensation.

I have figured it out, Dick, and I have concluded that seventy per cent of our bravery in battle is excitement, leaving twenty per cent to will and ten per cent to chance." "I suppose your calculation is close enough." "It's not close merely.

It's exact." Both sprang to their feet and saluted as Major Hertford approached.

He had escaped without harm and he saw with pleasure that the lads were alive and well, except for Warner's slight wound.
"You can rest now, boys," he said, "I won't need you for some time.