Some of these were offered to me, for as yet no one supposed that my rifle and pistol were instruments of destruction, or anything else than ornaments.

My refusal to accept their weapons created some surprise, but with their usual civility they did not press their offers further.

It was evident that this hunting expedition was only made in obedience to some hallowed custom; for the light of the sun pained their eyes, and all their movements were made with uncertainty and hesitation.

With these a hunt by sunlight is the same as a hunt by night would be with us.

There was the same confusion and awkwardness.
The Kohen was in command.