But he never heedeth of the bayonets, not he." "I have read of such men, but I never saw them," Mr.Jellicorse said, as if thinking to himself; "I always feel doubt about the possibility of them." "He hath ten elephants," continued Soldier Smithies, resolved to crown the pillar of his wonders while about it--"ten great elephants that come and kneel before him, and a thousand men ready to run to his thumb; and his word is law--better law than is in England--for scores and scores of miles on the top of hundreds." "Why did you come away, John Smithies?
Why did you leave such a great prince, and come home ?" "Because it was home, Sir.

And for sake of Sally." "There is some sense in that, my friend.

And now if you wish to make a happy life for Sally, you will do as I advise you.

Will you take my advice?
My time is of value; and I am not accustomed to waste my words." "Well, Sir, I will hearken to you.

No man that meaneth it can say more than that." "Jack o' the Smithies, you are acute.